Starting an Owner Operator Trucking Business: The Keys to Staying Successful
An owner operator trucking business can be a great career choice. It offers opportunities for good income, a chance to see the country, and job security. There will always be a need for people with the skills to haul freight. Even if self-driving cars eventually...Do You Make This Customer Appreciation Mistake?
Owner-operators have the biggest challenge in trucking, as far as I’m concerned. When I was driving for a trucking company, I was told where I was going and what I was picking up and where to take it. I didn’t have to worry about IFTA filings, getting...Speed Up Your Billing With Your Smartphone or Tablet
Truck drivers are discovering the benefits of sending the customers pictures of bills of lading to confirm delivery. A quick snapshot with a smart camera or tablet and email to the customer’s office and the payments arrive quicker than relying on snail mail....Starting an Owner Operator Trucking Business: Our Solutions Make It Easier
Our software makes every aspect of starting your owner operator trucking business easier. If you’re serious about succeeding in the highly competitive world of professional driving, then you need TruckingOffice in your corner. Three ways we can give you an edge over...Starting an Owner Operator Trucking Business: 7 Things You Need to Do Before You Launch
The key to a successful owner operator trucking business is preparation. While this may seem obvious, it’s amazing how often people overlook some of the most important steps in the process. So here are seven tips to keep in mind that will help to ensure your success:...4 Must-Have Features of Owner Operator Trucking Software
Not all owner operator trucking software is worthy of your hard-earned money. To earn its pay, it must offer the features you need for success. These should include: Features designed by truckers for truckers. As you probably already know, there are plenty of good,...7 Steps to Starting an Owner Operator Trucking Business
If you are thinking about starting an owner-operator trucking business, you’re probably wondering about the details: 1. how much owner-operators make 2. how you should go about getting started. Self-employed truckers stand to make a good salary and becoming an...IFTA is due Friday. This Friday.
Are you done yet? I’ve been watching the Twitter hashtags about IFTA this month and it looks like there are a lot of people out there still working on it. I guess that’s natural, people put things like tax filings off to the last minute. The stress this...Starting an Owner Operator Trucking Business: Do You Have What it Takes?
Starting an owner operator trucking business isn’t for everyone. It requires a unique skill set, devotion to the transportation industry, and a passion for excellence. So, before investing in truck driver training or quitting your company driving job, ask yourself the...Starting an Owner Operator Trucking Business: Is It Worth It?
Starting an owner operator trucking business could be the smartest move of your life. The transportation industry urgently needs skilled professionals. This skyrocketing growth is expected to continue for the foreseeable future. So, if you’re looking at entering the...Trucking Software for Owner Operators: Just One Tool for Success
Trucking software for owner operators is a must-have for modern transportation professionals. If you’re a company driver, or just someone interested in becoming a trucker, then now is a great time to join the ranks of self-employed truckers. Before you take the leap,...The Difference Between Computer-Based and Web-Based Trucking Software for Owner Operators
One of the great things about TruckingOffice is that our trucking software for owner operators is web-based. What does this mean for you? Your business information stays private. In the old days of computing, everything was stored inside the PC or on CDs (or floppy...Owner Operator Organization Tips
As an owner operator, you’re responsible for all of your paperwork and compliance to all the laws. I found I could get snowed under really quickly if I didn’t take care of my paperwork. If I didn’t do it after every load, I at least had to do it...
IRP State Mileage Report
Once a year, every truck has to get a new license plate. If you’re an owner-operator with a single vehicle, it’s an annual expense that you have some time to prepare for. But the paperwork headache is still a bear. For the small fleet owner or manager, this can be...TruckingOffice Meets Customer Demand with Advanced Load Planning Capabilities
LTL Capability in New TruckingOffice Pro SAN ANTONIO – August 18, 2014 – TruckingOffice today announced its new online management software for the trucking industry, TruckingOffice Pro. Designed to meet customer demand for more complex hauling and load planning,...Owner Operators: IFTA filings in 91 minutes!
Don’t believe us when we say that your IFTA filing can be done in 91 minutes? You don’t think you have time to start up a new IFTA filing system. If you’re an owner-operator, you’re looking at that calendar with some concern – the IFTA is...Metrics that Make You Money – The Numbers You Must Watch
In the trucking industry, the key numbers to watch are your metrics – your revenues, expenses and profits. Everyone understands that. But in the trucking industry, everything is done in a per mile basis, so when customers ask us to haul loads, we’re always trying to...How Owner Operator Trucking Software Works
Sometimes, when we’re explaining the benefits of our owner operator trucking software, we get comments like these: “Oh, that’s all well and good, but I’m covered. You see, I’ve already got business software that helps me track my income and expenses. It also allows me...3 Owner Operator Trucking Questions to Ask Yourself
Owner operator trucking isn’t for everyone. While we make our living providing driving pros with top-quality software, the last thing we want is to see folks getting into the field who just aren’t cut out for it. So, before you head off to trucking school or take a...
How to Run a Successful Trucking Company—Part 9: Build a Website
No discussion of how to run a successful trucking company would be complete without a look at how to build a website. From its humble beginnings, the Web has grown to influence virtually every aspect of daily life, both here in the United States and around the...Truck Dispatch Software And Other Factors of Success
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...
Should You Get Your Own Trucking Authority? A Decision Guide for Owner-Operators
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...Our IFTA Software Can Help You Survive an Audit
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...How to Choose the Right Trucking Company Software
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...TruckingOffice, LLC Acquires HammerLane Software, Inc.
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...
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...Is It Time To Add Trucks?
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...5 Features to Expect from 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...Free Load Profit Calculator for Truckers
How To Get Your Own Trucking Authority
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