3 Reasons Why Integrated TMS and ELD Work for Independent Truckers
For independent truckers, the purpose of trucking management software (TMS) is to keep the business organized. The purpose of the electronic logging device (ELD) is to track hours of service (HOS) and stay compliant. Is there a reason to have integrated TMS and ELD?...
What is Telematics?
What is telematics? What are telematics? We’re not sure which is right – but what we do know is that telematics are a big topic in the trucking industry now. Does it matter to the average trucker what telematics is measuring? Before your next roadside...
Check Your ELD Before a DOT Inspection
A couple of weeks ago, we got a call from the Minnesota Department of Transportation after a DOT inspection. The agent asked if a specific trucker has an ELD account with us. We want to make it clear that we gave no private data to the agent, just confirmed the...
Avoid ELD Fraud: How Owner-Operators Can Choose a Reliable ELD
The bots on social media platforms have been slamming anyone who expressed a mild interest in trucking with posts about truckers being pulled from the roads because they can’t read a children’s book and an increasing number of reports about ELD frauds. If...
Don’t Drive Angry at Your ELD: Choosing a Reliable ELD
Same problem, different day. Your ELD crashed again. Still frustrated? Read Hate Your ELD? Find the Best ELD for Trucks to see what to look for in a reliable, no-contract ELD. Once you have chosen an ELD, linking your ELD to your TMS lets your miles flow straight into...
Need a New ELD?
Did you just find out your electronic logging device (ELD) has been removed from the FMCSA list? Are you looking for a new ELD? Comparing devices? Our guide to the best ELD for trucks covers what owner-operators should look for. Still frustrated? Read Hate Your ELD?...
How ELDs Help Truckers Get the Detention Pay They Deserve
No trucker wants to be stuck in a dock for hours on end. It can take money out of a trucker’s pocket to keep them waiting to be loaded or unloaded. Deadlines and commitments can go out the window when a trucker is detained. Then to add insult to injury, the...
Smart ELD Buys During Black Friday Deals
Looking for an ELD for your truck? Right now, if your internet is like ours, Black Friday and Cyber Monday special sales are slamming the feeds. Is this the right time to buy a new ELD? Before you buy, it helps to know what a legal ELD actually has to do. Our guide to...
What Is A DVIR?
A DVIR is a Daily Vehicle Inspection Report — the daily record a truck driver completes documenting the condition of the rig and any defects found. Every industry has their own abbreviations and codes. In trucking, DVIR is one of many, but it’s one that a...
E Logs Without Contracts
Looking at the cost of running an owner operator trucking business isn’t just for newbies to the industry. Examining every expense may be tedious, but it’s critical to keeping a trucking company running. We talk often about Trucker Stats™ – data...
ELogs and IFTA Integration
If you’re in long distance trucking, you know those abbreviations. ELogs – electronic logging for drivers for hours of service. (There’s another abbreviation — HOS.) IFTA – International Fuel Tax Agreement – is that quarterly tax...
Legal E-Logs for Less
Whether you’re starting a new trucking company or trying to cut expenses, finding legal e-logs is one of those tasks that has to be done early in the start-up, or as soon as possible to save money. What Are Legal E-Logs? Legal e-logs are electronic logging...
No Contract ELDs
A no contract ELD is a compliant electronic logging device you pay for month to month, without committing to a long-term (often year-long) contract. For owner operators and new truckers, it means staying compliant with the ELD mandate without getting stuck with a...
Rate Con Change? ELD Updates Drivers ASAP
Compared to a decade ago, keeping in touch with a long-distance truck driver these days is easier. Cell phones and emails can reach almost everywhere in the US. But it’s not perfect. Having a backup system to notify drivers of updates is valuable to prevent...
Why Link your ELD with your TMS?
You know that feeling you get when you read a question with a bunch of abbreviations and you know what all of them mean? That’s how we felt when we looked at this. We know the ELD is electronic logging device and TMS is trucking management software. So the...
Hate Your ELD? Find the Best ELD for Trucks
Do you hate your ELD? Many truck drivers do. It’s one of those pieces of equipment that truckers are stuck with, it costs too much, and the consequences of it not working can be dire. If the contract is what you hate most, learn how a no contract ELD keeps you...
Choose the Best ELD for Trucks
The best ELD for trucks is an FMCSA-compliant electronic logging device that is easy to install, simple to use, and doesn’t lock you into a long-term contract. Here is how to choose one as an owner-operator or small fleet. Is it that hard to choose the best ELD for...
You Need an ELOG
If you’re new to trucking, you’re learning a lot of the shorthand terms we use for equipment and taxes we have to pay. IFTA is the International Fuel Tax. HVUT is the Heavy Vehicle Use Tax. ELD is the Electronic Logging Device. HOS is Hours of Service. SOL...
What is ELD in Trucking?
What is ELD in trucking? Simply put, it’s a gadget that tracks the hours that a trucker has been working. It’s a glorified time clock, mandated by the US government. In the end, that’s pretty much all ELDs do. TruckingOffice ELD offers a little bit...
ELD for Local Businesses
Because TruckingOffice usually deals with long-distance owner operators, we haven’t ever discussed the need for an ELD for local businesses. Most companies that have a truck delivery as part of their business model don’t think that they need to get an ELD....
How Does the Split Sleeper Berth Rule Work?
Do you understand the split sleeper berth rule? The DOT’s rules regarding the number of hours of service have an exception but it’s complicated. It’s hard to explain in simple terms, so let’s use an examples of how it works. Using the Split Sleeper Berth...
ELD for Private Fleets
Not all truckers work off a load board. For example, private fleets of trucks. These fleets aren’t for hire. They exist strictly for their companies. They haul for a business, like WalMart or Pepsi. Those fleets are huge! And those truckers need an ELD system...
Why Truckers Need Trucking Software
There’s a sense of adventure the first time a person climbs into the driver’s seat of a truck cab. No doubt, that person has imagined what it would be like to sit up front, controlling the power of the big rig, heading down the highway and looking...
Perfect Trucker Gifts
Are you looking for the perfect trucker gifts this holiday season? It’s always hard to buy for a long-distance trucker. There’s not a lot of space inside a truck cab, so everything needs to function in that small area. That’s why TruckingOffice PRO...
Black Friday Special Offers
Black Friday Special Offer 1 TruckingOffice PRO One Month Free Looking for a tool to reduce the time in the office? Want to spend more time with your family and friends? Then TruckingOffice PRO is for you. By using trucking software, you can take control of your...
TruckingOffice Black Friday Offers (And Cyber Monday!)
This Black Friday, as we think about the upcoming holidays – and beyond into next year – many of us are thinking of gifts we can give the truckers in our lives. Or, if we’re the truckers, how can we make next year better? TruckingOffice has a few...
Free ELD? Don’t use one!
Free ELD sounds like a good deal, doesn’t it? What’s the problem with free? Apparently, there were free ELD options in 2017. But they’re all gone now. And those so-called free ELD packages that you find on search engines now – they’re not...
Make ELD Data Work for You
The ELD mandate started years ago. Many of the complaints were resolved over time . Truckers are used to them now. The ELD’s purpose was to reduce the number of accidents. But the usefulness of the ELD data isn’t just about hours of service. It has plenty...
Where Will You Park Your Truck Tonight?
Where are you going to park your truck tonight? TruckingOffice want to to know. Finding a safe place to park your truck remains a huge priority for truckers. Priority? How about major challenge everyday we’re on the road. Figuring out where you’re going to...
New in Trucking? Here Is What You Need to Know About the ELD Mandate
If you’re new to the trucking industry, you may have discovered that learning to drive your truck was the easy part. The hard part of the job is learning the hundreds of safety and compliance rules and regulations. Then, there’s the part where you have to...
Truckers, Did Your ELD Go Down? Here’s What to Do!
Electronic logging devices (ELDs) are not infallible. Unfortunately, you may have already found this out the hard way. Did your ELD go down recently? If so, did you know what to do? More than likely, you made some mistakes trying to resolve the...
Long Haul Truckers: 3 Reasons Why an ELD Can Make Your Life Easier
As a long-haul trucker, it is important that you are gathering data about your drive time, driving efficient routes, accurately delivering your shipments and more. Using an electronic logging device, or ELD, can help you gather your hours of service more accurately....
How ELDs Are Improving the Supply Chain for Trucking Operators
In the trucking industry, everyone from fleet managers to drivers are constantly searching for ways to simplify and streamline trucking operations along the supply chain. Furthermore, around 70% of all freight tonnage moved in the US going through trucks. Therefore,...
3 Reasons Why ELDs Have Improved Trucking Logistics
The term “trucking logistics” is used to specify all the factors involved in transporting goods. Of course, moving goods with utmost efficiency to maximize profits is the primary goal of a trucking company. So, having accurate data is the first step in...
3 Ways ELDs Have Improved Safety for Truckers and Trucking Businesses
The primary purpose of an ELD for trucking is to improve highway safety for everyone. Generally, the ELD rule ensures that drivers get the rest they need to prevent accidents. This benefit is possible due to the accurate RODS data gathered by the...
Trucking Business Owners: How an ELD Can Help You Reduce Expenses
Are you still not convinced about the benefits of an ELD? You’re not alone. In fact, many truckers resisted installing an ELD device as long as they could. Most of them were worried about the HOS compliance constraints. They also felt...
Get Your Detention Fees Paid with Your ELD
Truckers are getting record payments for hauling freight these days. Because the transportation industry is in high demand and the supply of truckers is low, owner-operators are seeing big pay days. But at the same time, truckers are seeing a lot of slow loading or...
ELD Technology Issues: Why Choosing a Bad Quality ELD Will Harm Your Business
Do you know what happens if your ELD malfunctions? First of all, if you’re an owner/operator, it’s up to you to repair or replace the device, so now you have an unexpected cost that your budget may not appreciate. Of course, there may be other issues...
Dispatch to ELD App: Cut out your communication problems
One of the points where trucking companies and their drivers have problems is communication. When a driver gets the load information, it can get lost, written down wrong, or changed during the trip. What every dispatcher needs is a simple and clear way to communicate...Free Load Profit Calculator for Truckers
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