What Is a Rate Con?
A rate con or rate confirmation is a legal document that details the movement of a load from one location to another. That’s pretty cut and dried. The question “What is a rate con?” needs a much bigger answer. Because a rate con is the basis for all...
TruckingOffice Brokerage Software Produces Rate Cons
When starting a truck brokerage company, it may sound like a good idea to use free Google software. Free is good, right? Start-ups always look for ways to cut costs to keep the overhead down. But when we’re talking about brokerage software and rate cons, free...
How to get a Freight Brokerage Authority
Have you ever watched a video where an athlete goes to a gym and pretends to be a newbie? Then the athlete shows up all the people around by showing off superior skills? Not that we’re comparing trucking brokerage to althetics. We’re just saying that...
GATS is Coming – Is Your IFTA Going To Stop You?
The Great American Truck Show – truly one of the best times you can have with thousands of other truckers all around you. Are you going to GATS this year? Or is your IFTA going to stop you from going to GATS? Did you have to skip a load to do the filing so you...Transportation Brokerage Software Can Help You Become a Well-Paid Freight Broker
Transportation brokerage software can help you break into one of the most potentially lucrative trucking-related businesses today: freight brokering. A freight broker matches loads that need hauling with drivers who need work. You act as the intermediary between the...
Dispatching Software Makes Payroll And Retains Drivers?
Dispatching Software Is Necessary I know I’m not the only one out there who started driving a truck and decided I wanted to own another truck. More trucks. I wanted a fleet. Handling a fleet can also be a big responsibility, and I realized I needed dispatching...Transportation Brokerage Software: What It Is, Why You Need It
Whether you’re a truck broker or just interested in finding out more about the field, there are a few things you’ll need for long-term success. You’ll have to have qualities like tact, determination, self-motivation, and a great work ethic. Contacts with truckers...How to Deal With an Angry Customer in 9 Easy Steps
Success as a truck broker involves learning some basic business skills, and one of the most important ones is knowing how to deal with an angry customer. So here are some tips for what to do when this situation comes along: 1. Don’t take it personal – Most of the time...Is Incorporating Your Business the Right Way to Go?
One of the first things truck brokers need to decide is how to set up their firm. The law recognizes a number of ways to do so, including sole proprietors and partnerships. But you may find that incorporating your business is the right way to go. Here’s a look at some...6 Home Office Organization Ideas for Truck Brokers
Working as a freight broker can be very rewarding; in addition to the opportunity to earn excellent pay, there are perks like setting your own schedule and, if you choose, working out of your home. But, unless you’re a naturally organized person (and how many of us...
7 Things Freight Brokers Need To Do To Attract Customers
Freight brokers stand at the very center of the trucking industry. Without a doubt, the majority of trucking freight in the country wouldn’t move off a loading dock unless a freight broker was involved. We here at TruckingOffice respects these...
Truck Driver Health Issues and How to Avoid Them
Truck driving has a lot going for it; the pay can be good, and there’s nothing like the freedom of the open road. It does have its drawbacks, however. Being stuck in a cab for hours on end, eating fatty foods, and enduring periods of loneliness can all take a toll on...
Are Freight Broker Schools a Good Investment?
Freight brokering is a growing field, and with good reason. Few business opportunities offer its combination of advantages, including high-income potential, flexible hours, and the ability to work from home. Not everyone can be successful in it, though. Being a broker...Sleep Apnea and Truck Drivers: What You Need to Know
Long-distance trucking is a great way to make money while seeing the country. However, like all occupations, it has its hazards. Among these are the effects of irregular schedules, long hours of sitting with no exercise, and less than healthy food choices. Together...Trucking Industry Trends
Here’s a question for you: what do your clothes, your soap, your car, your computer, and your sofa have in common? Answer: all of them were delivered by truck to the stores where you purchased them. Virtually everything you’ll find for sale is transported by...New Brokerage Software Now Available
TruckingOffice is now offering brokerage software for only $45 per month for unlimited usage. This easy to use trucking brokerage software features load tracking, carrier maintenance, and customer management. Load tracking Customer history Carrier history Lane history...
What is Truck Brokering? What Do You Need to Know?
Truck brokering maximizes the money made in freight hauling by allowing trucking companies to negotiate cargo hauling with other freight companies. Truck brokerage software makes this process easy. Any owner interested in expanding his or her business should learn a...News From The Development Team 10-7-11
News From The Development Team 10-7-11 Recent Updates: A lot of work has been done recently with reports. The driver pay report now shows the company address and the driver address to provide a more professional look. This was requested by a customer, and it was a...Free Load Profit Calculator for Truckers
How To Get Your Own Trucking Authority
Get Your Own Trucking Authority
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