by TruckingOffice | Mar 7, 2013 | ELD, Freight Sales, Organization, Owner Operator, Safety
A lot of people are drawn to the trucking industry for the freedom and adventure associated with it. But they don’t necessarily want to be professional drivers themselves. If this is the case with you, then you might want to consider a career as a dispatcher. It’s...
by Allen Campbell | Mar 4, 2013 | IFTA, Invoice, IRP, Owner Operator, Safety, Trucking Authority, Trucking Software
To make real money as an owner-operator trucker, you need your own authority. Sure, you can offer your services to a leasing firm, and doing so is a great way for those with challenged credit to get their own rig. But obtaining an authority can help you to...
by Allen Campbell | Feb 26, 2013 | IFTA, IRP, Owner Operator, Taxes
No one enjoys paying taxes; that’s something we can all agree on. However, as Benjamin Franklin said, “in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes”—they’re an inevitable part of life. But our IFTA software can minimize the chances that you...
by Allen Campbell | Sep 20, 2012 | IFTA, Invoice, Maintenance, Owner Operator, Reports, Taxes
Finding the right trucking company software can go a long way towards making your owner-operator business the financial success you want it to be. But as you probably know already, not all computer programs are equal. So here are some tips for picking the right one...
by Allen Campbell | May 10, 2012 | Owner Operator, Trucking Management
TruckingOffice today announced an agreement to acquire HammerLane Software, a long time provider of desktop applications for owner operators, leased fleets, and full fleets in the trucking industry. TruckingOffice is an online software system targeted at owner...
by Allen Campbell | Aug 15, 2011 | DOT Rules and Regulations, Fleet Management, IFTA, IFTA Filing, Owner Operator, Reports, Trucking Management
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...
by Allen Campbell | Aug 5, 2011 | Owner Operator
Is it time to add trucks? Trucking companies are always trying to figure out when it is a good time to add trucks to the fleet. If you are an owner operator or the owner of a small trucking fleet then I think that you are in trucking at the right time. Every...
by Allen Campbell | Jul 25, 2011 | Invoice, Maintenance, Organization, Owner Operator, Trucking Software
A trucking fleet has numerous vehicles that need to be monitored and maintained. With the right owner/operator trucking software, an owner can track the location and physical condition of his or her trucks. This type of software can pay bills, track mileage, notify of...
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