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...
Thanks to You from TruckingOffice
It’s Thanksgiving in the US this week. The holiday season starts with the surge of thankfulness, which seems right. We here at TruckingOffice have a lot to be thankful for – because of you. Thanks to You This was not the normal year for anyone this year....
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...
Know Your Trucking Business Numbers: Know Your Numbers Series
Is trucking a seasonal business? Some truckers say yes, some say no. It’s about how you look at the industry and how you see your role in it. Sure, loads are not paying well right now. It’s a tough market. We here at TruckingOffice see it, too. Business is...
Don’t Let High Fuel Prices Drive You Off the Road: Know Your Numbers Series
Right now would be a tough time to try to break into the trucking field. High fuel prices, low rates, tough markets. It’s hard to make a reasonable bid for a load when you hear that loads are being underbid on the load boards. People are desperate right now. So...
Afraid of Your Trucking Business Closing? Know Your Numbers Series
9,300 fewer trucking companies – in one month. That’s what happened in May, according to FreightWaves.com, 9,300 trucking companies folded. We’ll let you read the article instead of trying to cover the information (they did a great job reporting on...
Is Your Trucking Business Losing Money? Know Your Numbers Series
Want to hear a scary fact? Thousands of trucking businesses – small businesses – closed in one month this year. The economy? The price of fuel? The hardships of life on the road? Every business has their own story, even if they all end the same way. What...
Do You Need Factoring/Remit To
Is there any other business like trucking? Last year, we were seeing record prices per mile. This year, they’re talking recession and rates are divebombing our trucking businesses. If you’re getting started with a trucking business, you may need to know...
Fleet Maintenance: Show Your Rigs Some Love
On Valentine’s Day, we focus on the special someone in our lives. Isn’t that the way it’s supposed to be? Flowers, chocolates, special treats? Those things don’t just show up – truckers bring them. (So thank a trucker this Valentine’s...
Organizing Trucking Software is Key to Success in 2022
Every new year can bring on a renewed sense of motivation. That’s when many owner-operators decide to take their business to the next level. There’s no better time than at the start of a new year to figure out new ways to organize your trucking business for...
Your Trucking Authority is the Road to Success
Obtaining your trucking authority is a major milestone for a trucker. When you’ve got goals of succeeding as an entrepreneur, you need your trucking authority to get started. What is Your Trucking Authority? A trucking authority, also known as a carrier or...
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...
3 Common Fleet Management Challenges
In most businesses, the two most significant challenges are reducing costs and increasing profits. Of course, the way business owners and managers approach the challenges will differ in accordance with the type of industry. But when it comes to fleet...
Truckers: Reduce Fleet Risk in 2021
Operating a safe and efficient fleet requires creating a fleet management plan that focuses on regulatory and physical risks. Those risks can include vehicle maintenance, driver safety, and meeting federal, local, and state regulations. Fortunately,...
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. ...
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...
Where do you buy an ELD?
The new ELD requirements for the trucking industry are strict and for truckers, owner-operators and fleet builders. There’s no avoiding them once they go into effect. At that point, you will be required to comply with the ELD mandate or risk being penalized. We know...
3 Ways Our Fleet Management Software Can Help You to Succeed
Fleet Management Software Helps You Succeed If you’re thinking about moving up from owning your own truck to owning a fleet, you’re thinking smart. This field is wide open for you. Just make sure you have the right fleet management software to make it...
Detention Payments: It’s About Time
It’s time to ship the goods. Who does the shipping lead call? Shipping departments will sometimes tell brokers not to put a load on a load board. The shipper doesn’t want just any trucker hauling their loads. I respect that because these...Fleet Management Solutions: Lightweighting Trucks
Lightweighting is one of the hottest fleet management solutions in the trucking world today. But does it offer the kind of savings its proponents promise? Or is it just another fad that will come and go? Let’s take a closer look. What Is Lightweighting? Lightweighting...What Does the Trucking Customer Want?
It’s too easy to think that a trucking customer only wants the cheapest price. There are two kinds of customers. The first kind is all about the price. They often aren’t tied to deadlines and strict schedules so they aren’t concerned about service,...Building Your Trucking Business for Success
Building your trucking business takes an eye for the long haul. Successful fleets are based on long-term partnerships with clients, not on one-time deals. Load boards may help you to find work quickly, but they can’t create the kind of steady, ongoing relationship...Truck Fleet Management: Are You Managing?
It’s not about the numbers. Whether your fleet is two or two hundred, it won’t matter how big or small it is if you don’t have the customers who need your services. In the end, it’s not about the numbers, it’s about the people. The ones...3 Challenges Truck Fleet Management Software Helps You Overcome
TruckingOffice’s truck fleet management software can help you to meet the challenge If you’re running your own transportation company, whether you run one truck or 1,000, you’ve got big challenges. Fail to succeed here and your business will fail. So why...4 Fleet Management Solutions to Common Issues
Common Problems with Fleet Management Fleet management companies manage all aspects of day-to-day operations for commercial motor carriers. Specifically, fleet management means tracking vehicle maintenance, fuel consumption, route planning, driver management, and...Start Your Free Fleet Management Software Trial Today
Why do we offer a 30 day free fleet management software trial? Good question; here’s the answer. We want you to experience all the benefits of TruckingOffice for yourself before you spend a dime of your hard-earned money. After the trial period, if you don’t agree...Here’s the Latest Trucking Industry News: October 2014
Keeping up with trucking industry news is part of being a true transportation professional. With that in mind, here are some of the latest stories from across the country. Con-Way Offers Paid Training in Bid to Attract Drivers One of the biggest challenges facing the...Trucking Fleet Management Can Be Problematic
Owning a fleet of trucks can be very problematic. If you have owned a fleet of trucks for a while then you know what I mean. Every day it seems like there are just multiple problems all day long. Everything from driver issues to customer related issues to sales...
IFTA Fuel Tax Report Requirements
Years ago, every state had its own regulations and mandates regarding IFTA fuel tax report requirements. Most have now become members of the IFTA. An acronym for the International Fuel Tax Agreement, the system works to standardize many of the varied and...3 Benefits of Trucking Business Software For Your Company
The trucking industry is a booming business that involves tedious tasks and objectives. However, these objectives can be very confusing if you do not have the right management tools. Trucking business software is designed to keep your company’s objectives in the...Free Load Profit Calculator for Truckers
How To Get Your Own Trucking Authority
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