ELD Violations: How to Avoid Them
In the world of trucking, it’s not difficult to violate rules at some point, especially with the long list of new violations that appeared along with the ELD mandate. Anxiety about their ability to avoid ELD violations has many truckers on edge. In...
Three Signs It’s Time to Choose a New ELD Provider
There it sits. That supposedly awesome electronic logging device you recently bought. Maybe you could use it as a door-stop. Or, it could serve as a paperweight on your stack of log sheets. ELDs are not created equal. So, what should you look...
Did You Know You Need an IFTA License?
IFTA was created to simplify fuel tax reporting as well as distribution of those taxes to each jurisdiction. Of course, you’ve probably heard other truckers complain about the many complicated IFTA regulations and hope to avoid them. Unfortunately, there are only a...
5 Helpful Tips for Dispatchers
You’ve heard the rumors. Driver turnover rates and driver shortages are increasing. Why is this happening? Of course, the reasons are numerous, but among them are unmet expectations, training, onboarding issues, and poor relationships with...
Benefits of Using an Electronic Logging Device
Did you know that ELDs aren’t something new? It’s true. In fact, a lot of commercial drivers have been using them or AOBRDs for several years and believe the devices are beneficial in many ways. However, many drivers resisted adopting ELD...
What to Look For When Deciding on an ELD Provider
If you’re like most truckers, ELD is one of the trucking industry’s 3-letter words that makes you want to utter a string of 4-letter words. Especially now that you’re sorting through the hundreds of electronic logging devices on the market. How do you choose the...
How to File Your IFTA Report
Oops! Time is sneaking up on you. It’s time to submit your 3rd quarter IFTA report due by October 31st. If you’re new to the trucking industry, you’re a little nervous about this report. Or, you’re still a little unsure how to file one. ...
The 5 Most Common Cash Flow Errors in Trucking Management
One of the biggest mistakes small trucking companies make is failing to create a cash flow plan. Paying the bills and pocketing the rest of the money seems like a good idea to some. So it’s no surprise that many of these guys don’t succeed in the trucking...
Is Trucking a Numbers Game? Why Your Trucking Reports Matter
Trucking reports are more than just a way to keep track of miles and fuel use for tax payments. The reports are vital to your day-to-day operation. Why? Because you need to know where your money is going if you plan to succeed in the trucking industry....
The Top 10 Expenses Every Trucker Should Be Tracking
Whether you’re an owner-operator or fleet owner, you must control the costs of your operation if you intend to make money. Of course, your biggest expense is the vehicle itself, but what about all those other daily costs that chip away at your profit? Can...
5 Reasons You Should Combine Your TMS with Your ELD
By now, you and everyone else in the trucking industry are familiar with the terms ELD and TMS. But, lately, maybe you’ve heard some talk about combining the two. And are wondering whether you should do this, and why. So, to help you understand why this is...
Are Load Boards Worth the Money?
If you’re trying to decide whether load boards are worth your money, there’s much to consider. Load board and freight management systems have significant pros and cons. However, many new owners/operators or small fleet owners find that it’s a good option...
The Latest ELD News: What You Need to Know
Just when you thought you finally had all the ELD standards figured out, they make more changes. But, you’ll be happy to know that the most recent FMCSA update is to help CMV drivers have more flexibility regarding their HOS. The new rules will also improve...
What is the ELD Rule?
As a commercial motor carrier driver or owner-operator you’ll be asking many questions. So, to help you sort through the maze of information, we’ll talk about your biggest question, what is the ELD rule? The ELD mandate is a federal government regulation...
DOT Inspection: Here is Your DOT Compliance Checklist
The Department of Transportation (DOT) conducts annual inspections of commercial motor vehicles. As well as the drivers to ensure highway safety. This year’s inspections will focus on the driver requirements category, among other factors. Some things they...
5 Reasons Our TruckingOffice Software is Unbeatable
If you own a trucking business, you already understand how frustrating it can be when you get disorganized around the office. It can take a long time to get back on track with all the paperwork to fill out and file and invoices to send in. But if you have access to...
From Dispatcher to Driver: How Our Trucking Management Software Can Help
A trucking business can be difficult to operate if you don’t have the right resources to work with. In today’s technology-driven industry, trucking businesses need the assistance of electronic tools and software, TruckingOffice.com is here to help. With tools such as...
How We’ve Integrated TMS With ELD for a Seamless Workflow
Your trucking company can have excellent drivers and a well-running fleet. But if you are unorganized in your efforts, you will still fall behind. To run a successful trucking business, you need the right tools for the job. That is where TruckingOffice.com comes in....
Is Your IFTA Filing Done? Now What?
After your IFTA filing is done, then what? Do you just wait till October to deal with it again? You can – if you use TruckingOffice TMS. But don’t stop there. Accounts Any business has to deal with the finances. After all, we don’t drive for free....
When Is IFTA Due? And Other Owner-Operator Questions
Do you have nay owner-operator questions about IFTA? Like, when is IFTA due? Plenty of people have questions about IFTA – not just when is it due. What is it? Why do truckers have to pay it? How do I pay it? TruckingOffice IFTA Resource Center for New...
Manage your trucking business expenses – including IFTA, IRP, HVUT
When you’re an owner-operator or a fleet manager of a trucking firm, you have a lot of numbers you must track – miles per state, fuel purchases, driver settlements, tolls, tools – you name it, there’s a number attached to it. To manage your...
IFTA Preparation: QuickBooks or TruckingOffice?
IFTA is due at the end of this month. How are you managing your IFTA preparation? IFTA Preparation Options As we see it, there are several options to complete your IFTA preparation. You can do it by hand. We truly hope you are not doing this. The chances of...
Overworked? Here’s How Our Trucking Management Software Can Cut Your Workload in Half
Do you have a reliable trucking management software? One may think that there isn’t too much that goes into running a trucking company. To someone on the outside looking in, you are simply transporting goods from one place to another. However, it can be...Easiest IFTA Ever?
Are you looking at Q2 of this year and thinking, “This will be my easiest IFTA ever?” because you didn’t haul any freight? (Remember, you still have to file your IFTA even if you didn’t drive.) We’re hoping next quarter will be better and...
Understanding the IFTA Reporting System
The IFTA reporting system has helped to simplify matters for trucking companies by minimizing the compliance requirements and reducing paperwork. If you have questions about the reporting system, or if you are new to the trucking business, here are some important...
TruckingOffice Integrates TMS and ELD With a New Revolutionary Software
Trucking companies rely on today’s technology to carry out basic everyday tasks. Trucking management software offered from TruckingOffice has helped to improve dispatching and time logging efforts. This helps make these companies run smoothly. Two things that are key...
Revolutionize Your Entire Trucking Operation With Our Trucking Management Software
Many responsibilities come with operating a trucking company. A solid trucking management software is a real asset to your company. You need to correctly plan out your dispatching and operations processes. Also, you must oversee cash flow by accurately eliminating...
How to Get The Most Out of Your Trucking Management Software
Trucking management software is designed to make life much easier for those who work in the trucking industry. And thanks to many modern advancements, these programs have been successful with doing just that. Having the right system in place to help you manage all the...
Trucking Management Software: One-Stop Shop for ELD, IFTA and Payroll
Are you using a reliable trucking management software? There is a lot more that goes into running a trucking company than simply taking orders from clients and ensuring deliveries arrive on time. You need to make sure your drivers are keeping track of their time on...
Trouble Tracking Your HOS? How Our ELD Makes It Easy
Keeping track of your hours of service while on the road is an essential part of being a truck driver. It’s imperative that all drivers log their HOS efficiently so that the trucking company has all this information on record. These details may be needed in the future...
Pros and Cons of Fleet Management Technology
Fleet management technology is transforming the trucking world every day, and that’s a good thing. Those of us who have been around for a while can remember the days before everyone had smartphones, iPads, and laptops. While it’s easy to get nostalgic for...
3 Ways Trucking Software Will Improve Your Cash Flow
The trucking business is an important part of our country’s economy. There are thousands of businesses out there depending on trucking companies to help them meet their demands and stay afloat. Your trucking business may be the key to helping other businesses make a...
Trucking Software: Accounting Made Easy
Handling the accounting within any business is often a long and arduous task, and this can be especially true in trucking. There are multiple factors to consider in trucking accounting, including IFTA fees, mileage, fuel, and much more. With so many factors to juggle,...
16-Hour Short-Haul Exemption
For certain truckers, there is a 16-hour short-haul exemption that is available under certain circumstances. Short Haul A short-haul is a trucker who hauls a load and returns home the same day. These truckers may cross state lines, but they consistently return home...
Trucking Management Software: Save Time and Increase Cash Flow
Disorganization can be a terrible enemy when it comes to running a trucking business. It leads to constant wasted time and money in every area of the business. Whether it be more time spent compiling reports or having to manually record fuel or maintenance costs, this...
Easy ELD Compliance: How to Get Started
The trucking industry has changed immensely over the years. It will likely continue to do so as technology advances. Years ago, everything was done manually from logging man-hours to tracking expenses. Fortunately, technology has made much of this easier to track and...
This Online Trucking Solution Will Resolve Trucking Management Problems
The trucking industry is vital to the health of the American economy. An estimated 70% of the nation’s goods are transported by trucks. Therefore, nearly every business and household in the United States relies on the trucking industry. This trend is expected to...
IFTA Extensions: Should you take it?
Are you eligible for IFTA extensions? What about your IRP? Some jurisdictions are giving them to truckers who have hauled medical or other essential materials during this crisis. What do you plan to do? IFTA Extensions Owner-operators, trucking companies, brokers...
3 Tips for Streamlining Your Quarterly IFTA Reporting
There are numerous administrative duties to take care of when running a trucking operation. One of the most important of these is recording and tracking the proper information for quarterly IFTA reporting. It will never be exactly easy or fun to do IFTA reporting, but...Free Load Profit Calculator for Truckers
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