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...
IFTA Changes – Are You Keeping Up?
Are you keeping up with the IFTA changes right now? IFTA Changes – Fuel Tax Rates It’s that time of year again when you’re doing your IFTA filing and you need to be confident that you’re paying the right amount. Not too much, not too little....
We Have the Best ELD For Truck Drivers: Here’s Why
All trucking companies must now use electronic logging devices (ELDs) in their vehicles. We want to make sure the system you are using is the best for truck drivers. Not all logging devices compare equally to each other. There are many different kinds of ELDs...
IFTA and the Pandemic
2020 is turning out to be quite the year, isn’t it? Now it’s April and we’re struggling with IFTA and the pandemic. First of all, we know – we couldn’t do it without you truckers on the road. You men and women who haul the goods we need...
What 2020 DOT Requirements Mean For You
If you work in the trucking industry, you know that new legislation and changes in the Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations are not uncommon. And, 2020 is no exception. There are several new DOT requirements that go into effect this year. They will impact...
How TruckingOffice Simplifies Your IFTA Reporting
For many years, paying fuel taxes was a nightmare for truckers and trucking companies. It required truck drivers to stop at every port of entry to buy a permit. That was both taxing and time-consuming. As the trucking industry continued to become more regulated,...
Starting a Trucking Business: Invoicing and Cash Flow
Nothing can cripple a small trucking business faster than unpaid client invoices. In fact, a 2019 report put the total amount owed in unpaid invoices across all small businesses in the United States at about $825 billion. Needless to say, accounts receivable is the...
How to Set up Your Trucking Maintenance
As a truck driver, your truck is a home away from home. This means that it is important that your truck is in working order. Trucking maintenance can keep your ride smooth and safe. TMS can help ensure you are staying on top of your maintenance. Nobody wants to get...
The 3 Quickest Ways to Increase Cash Flow in a Trucking Business
While cash flow is important to every business, it is especially important to the trucking business. Cash flow can involve anything from checks to Paypal payments. In the trucking industry, customers can take 30 to 90 days to pay. This can greatly hinder your...
Truckers: This Is How You Eliminate Dispatching Errors
Dispatching is the cog that keeps truck-drivers moving. A truck dispatcher is responsible for the loads you carry, as well as the routes you take. As important as they are, dispatchers can occasionally create problems. Errors are bound to happen between a truck driver...
Know Your Numbers: How to Run Your Trucking Business More Efficiently
The trucking industry keeps the United States’ economy flowing. Without truck-drivers hauling resources on the road, a great number of industries would come to a stand-still. Around 71% of the United State’s freight is moved by trucks. This equates to nearly 11...
Understanding ELD Standards
The US Congress, in 2012, introduced a bill known as the “Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century.” This bill is also well-known as MAP-21. This bill listed out highway funding measures. It also included a provision that made it mandatory for the FMCSA to create...
Step by Step Guide for Getting an IRP Plate
Unless you’re just making local runs, you may be required to get an IRP plate. This allows you to travel outside your state jurisdiction. The International Registration Plan (IRP) is an agreement between the United States, District of Columbia, and Canadian provinces....
Expense & Maintenance in Trucking: Guide to Managing Flow With TMS
Running a successful trucking company is all about the numbers. Owner-operators are constantly running the numbers to determine how their business is doing. These calculations are what ultimately drive the business decisions they make to enhance their company’s...
Here are the 5 Things That Will Stop Cash Flow in a Trucking Business
Running a profitable business and still running out of money is not an uncommon problem for American business owners. According to a U.S. Bank study, 82% of businesses fail because of cash flow problems. Not because they can’t provide quality service or attract good...
Every Trucker Needs to Know These 3 Things About Dispatching
Knowledgeable, reliable dispatching is the backbone of a successful trucking business. Dispatchers act as the go-between for truck drivers, customers, and the trucking company. They manage every behind-the-scene aspect of a delivery run, from pick-up to drop-off....
From Dispatching to Cash Flow to Expenses: How our TMS Helps Truckers
There is a lot that goes into running a trucking business. Like any company, there are a lot of moving pieces. From paying drivers to keeping track of deliveries to logging fuel and miles, there is a lot on an owner’s mind. It is all too easy for something...
Starting a Trucking Business in the 2020s? Here’s What You Need to Know
Of all the modes of transportation in the United States, trucking is by far the most important. A staggering 80% of all cargo in the U.S. is transported by the trucking industry. This is four times the amount as air, rail, water, and pipeline combined. Additionally,...
Fastest IRP & IFTA Calculator On the Road
What’s the fastest IFTA calculator available? Everybody wants to know that right about now. Get this stupid task done and get back on the road, right? We’ve got better things to do. Breaking down the IFTA Calculations First, you have to track all of your...
IFTA Fuel Tax Rates: How They’ve Changed Over Five Years
The International Fuel Tax Agreement, also known as IFTA, was designed to simplify the collection and proportional distribution of motor fuel use fees among member jurisdictions. Motor carriers who travel in more than one jurisdiction are required to register...
Simple IFTA for Owner Operators
I was reading about strategies to reduce your IFTA taxes and someone suggested that you buy fuel in every state – and only enough for that state. I think that finding a simple IFTA for owner-operators would be a lot easier. Likewise, it will make it less likely...
What Should You Expect from Your ELD?
All truckers know that the job requires a ton of paperwork. Everything needs to be logged – mileage, fuel, deliveries, and more. It is easy to forget or miscalculate something every once in a while, especially if you are tired or just going through the...
Accurate IFTA for Long Distance Truckers
Do you worry about having an accurate IFTA tax filing? Maybe you know what could happen if you don’t file it correctly, and that bothers you? It should. The consequences to doing it wrong are almost as bad as failing to do it all. What is the IFTA Reporting...
TruckingOffice: Serving Truckers Since 2010
TruckingOffice began as a small trucking authority in 2002. The owner, Allen, tried to manage everything with a combination of paper logs, spreadsheets, and Quickbooks. This was very hectic and caused some issues. Although Quickbooks is a great tool for...
New IFTA Calculator for Your New Trucking Business
Just getting started in your new owner-operator trucking business? Welcome to the world of logistics and transportation! There’s a lot to learn when you own your own business and one of the first lessons is taxes. IFTA taxes. IRP taxes. That’s why...
3 Tips to Help Avoid Violating DOT Regulations
Before you can effectively avoid DOT violations, you need to know what constitutes a violation and why DOT standards are so rigid. The great news is that when you put forth the effort to ensure compliance with their regulations, you become a safer driver. ...
How TMS and ELD Work Together
When you think of trucking, you naturally think of driving. Trucking is a great job that can be relaxing if you like to drive and also pays fairly well. You may not think you have to do much besides drive, but any truck driver will tell you that the...
Making Your ELD Data Useful for Managers
The advent of new technology has introduced ELDs or electronic logging devices in the trucking industry. As a result, most truckers are now implementing these devices in a bid to harness their varied benefits. But, the primary one is that ELD connectivity helps...
Electronic Logging Devices and FMCSA Compliance
One of the most important parts of owning an ELD is understanding how to remain compliant with the FMCSA. Initially, after the “Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century” bill was passed in 2012, trucking companies had until 2017 to implement an ELD. Its purpose...
Three Reasons Truckers Choose TMS
When getting started, many newbies think that succeeding in the trucking industry is going to be a breeze. But, barely a few months into the business, they quickly learn that maintaining a fleet of trucks is no easy feat. Performing nearly immeasurable tasks –...
Who is TMS Software For?
You may be looking for answers about TMS software, “What is it, and how can I benefit from this technology? Will it help me save time and money? Can TMS software make my job easier?” The answer to all these questions is “Yes!” Trucking Management Software...
IRP Registration by State
The International Registration Plan is a registration reciprocity agreement. It exists among the 48 contiguous United States, the District of Columbia, and 10 Canadian provinces. Also known as IRP, the program facilitates the registration and operation of interstate...
DOT Inspections: The 8 Levels and What to Expect with Each
If you have (or are beginning to have) interest in the trucking business, you probably know about the annual DOT inspection. The Department of Transportation does this inspection. It’s often done on all commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) weighing 10,001 pounds, and...DOT Inspections: The 8 Levels and What to Expect with Each
If you have (or are beginning to have) interest in the trucking business, you probably know about the annual DOT inspection. The Department of Transportation does this inspection. It’s typically done on all commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) weighing 10,001 pounds, and...
TMS 101: Guide to Trucking Management Software
Accurate tracking, truck maintenance, and timely billing are just a few of the challenges trucking companies face. There is also the matter of keeping costs low and staying compliant with industry mandates. Therefore, if you’re overwhelmed with spreadsheets and...
5 Ways Trucking Company Software Can Save You Money & Time
Running a successful trucking company is no easy task. Recordkeeping, tracking expenses and making payments requires a lot of organization. Delivering invoices, compiling reports and maintaining trucks requires a lot of hands-on hours. The tedious administrative tasks...
Your Trucking Business in Your Cab
In order to know how your trucking business is doing, you need to be clear with a few numbers. It’s not taxes like IFTA or IRP. It’s not miles per state or even miles per trip. The key number for your trucking business in your cab is your expenses per...
International Registration Plan: Who Needs It
The International Registration Plan (IRP) is a registration reciprocity agreement. It regulates the registration and operation of commercial vehicles in the United States and Canada. It was established in the 1960s and early 1970s. The process of applying for IRP...
Plans, Goals, and TruckingOffice
A lot of people don’t like setting goals. It’s frustrating when they don’t achieve the goal. Goals lead them to blame themselves, to make excuses, and makes a person feel bad instead of helping people complete a task. So is goal setting a bad thing?...Free Load Profit Calculator for Truckers
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