What is Freight Shipping?
What is freight shipping? Simply put, freight shipping is the movement of goods from one location to another by land, sea, or air. Trucking is a critical part of that transportation chain. Trucks handle the last-mile delivery as well as hauling loads...
What is a Bill of Lading?
Every business transaction has paperwork. We can’t avoid it. The bill of lading in the transportation industry is a key piece of paperwork that documents what a trucker hauls and where and when it’s delivered. We often call a bill of lading a BOL. Bill of lading...
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...
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...
File IFTA Now With TruckingOffice PRO
The end of this month is the IFTA deadline. Have you filed yours yet? If you’re using TruckingOffice PRO, you can hold off until the very last minute if you want. If you don’t use TruckingOffice PRO, you might be in trouble. IFTA Due Dates IFTA is due on...
IFTA Sticker: Costs, Possible Fines, and How to Get One
What Is IFTA? IFTA, which stands for the International Fuel Tax Agreement, was started in order to simplify the reporting of motor carrier fuel used for tax purposes. The IFTA covers the lower 48 United States and many Canadian provinces. Trucking companies often...
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...
Get Your Owner-Operator Invoices Paid
What delays my invoicing process? What stops me from getting paid? In an economic situation like the one we find ourselves in now, making sure that we have enough cash to pay for fuel and expenses is the bare minimum of what an owner-operator needs. But we at...
Do Leased-On Owner-Operators Need Trucking Software?
Have you noticed that there’s a push to get independent owner-operators leased on to major logistics companies? We’ve read a few stories online about owner-operators feeling the pressure between low rates and high fuel costs. It seems the...
Trucking Accounting Software for Truckers, Not for Accountants
It’s easy to understand the appeal of using the same accounting software as the accountants who handle finances for major Fortune 500 companies. But learning how to use those software programs takes time and sometimes a working knowledge of accounting. The reality is...
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...
How a TMS Helps Trucking Owner Operators Prevent Costly Mistakes
Like most trucking owner-operators, you’ve heard a lot about trucking management software ( TMS) systems and how they help you save money. Still not convinced about the advantages? Okay, let’s look at a few of the costliest mistakes trucking companies make and how a...
The Pillars of a Trucking Business: What Are Transportation KPIs?
Key performance indicators (KPIs) are the metrics used to measure a company’s efficiency. KPI data reveals the strengths or weaknesses of the business. With this information, business owners can make informed decisions about any changes needed. ...
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...
5 Ways a TMS and Technology Helps Truckers Stand Out From Competition
Did you know that 91% of large motor carriers now use trucking software? So, what do they know that you don’t? First, you should know that trucking management software (TMS) is not only for big fleet companies. Even if you have only one vehicle in...
Freight Brokers: How a TMS Can Boost Your Shipping Speed
A reliable transportation management system can significantly benefit your trucking company in more ways than one. But making sure you choose the right TMS for your operations can be a challenge. This is particularly hard if you are new to using trucking software. TMS...
How to Use a TMS for Freight and Shipment Visibility in Your Business
Nothing is more important in the trucking business than real-time shipment visibility. What does this mean? It means dispatch can be more proactive and address any problems that might be brewing. It also means customers know when to expect their...
2021 Truckers Guide for Newbies
Newbies: How to Decide if Trucking is Right for You One of the best ways to find out if trucking is right for you is to talk to someone who has been doing it for years. He may talk about downsides such as the long hours alone, the awful weather, the bad food,...
Comparing Trucking Software: Which One Is Best For You?
Over the years, trucking management has become more complex as governmental legislation and customer expectations seem to outpace your ability to comply. You’ve got to maintain efficiency, improve productivity, reduce costs, stay compliant, and yet still find...
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. ...
The 5 Most Common Cash Flow Errors in Trucking Management
One of the biggest mistakes small trucking companies make is failing to create a cash flow plan. Paying the bills and pocketing the rest of the money seems like a good idea to some. So it’s no surprise that many of these guys don’t succeed in the trucking...
From Dispatcher to Driver: How Our Trucking Management Software Can Help
A trucking business can be difficult to operate if you don’t have the right resources to work with. In today’s technology-driven industry, trucking businesses need the assistance of electronic tools and software, TruckingOffice.com is here to help. With tools such as...
When Is IFTA Due? And Other Owner-Operator Questions
Do you have nay owner-operator questions about IFTA? Like, when is IFTA due? Plenty of people have questions about IFTA – not just when is it due. What is it? Why do truckers have to pay it? How do I pay it? TruckingOffice IFTA Resource Center for New...
Starting a Trucking Business: Invoicing and Cash Flow
Nothing can cripple a small trucking business faster than unpaid client invoices. In fact, a 2019 report put the total amount owed in unpaid invoices across all small businesses in the United States at about $825 billion. Needless to say, accounts receivable is the...
The 3 Quickest Ways to Increase Cash Flow in a Trucking Business
While cash flow is important to every business, it is especially important to the trucking business. Cash flow can involve anything from checks to Paypal payments. In the trucking industry, customers can take 30 to 90 days to pay. This can greatly hinder your...
Truckers: This Is How You Eliminate Dispatching Errors
Dispatching is the cog that keeps truck-drivers moving. A truck dispatcher is responsible for the loads you carry, as well as the routes you take. As important as they are, dispatchers can occasionally create problems. Errors are bound to happen between a truck driver...
Know Your Numbers: How to Run Your Trucking Business More Efficiently
The trucking industry keeps the United States’ economy flowing. Without truck-drivers hauling resources on the road, a great number of industries would come to a stand-still. Around 71% of the United State’s freight is moved by trucks. This equates to nearly 11...
Your Trucking Business in Your Cab
In order to know how your trucking business is doing, you need to be clear with a few numbers. It’s not taxes like IFTA or IRP. It’s not miles per state or even miles per trip. The key number for your trucking business in your cab is your expenses per...
Plans, Goals, and TruckingOffice
A lot of people don’t like setting goals. It’s frustrating when they don’t achieve the goal. Goals lead them to blame themselves, to make excuses, and makes a person feel bad instead of helping people complete a task. So is goal setting a bad thing?...
Building Your Trucking Business Goals
Six months ago, we posted a series of blog posts about your trucking business – in particular, writing a business plan for your owner-operator trucking company. Did you do it? Setting Trucking Business Goals Are you seeing your company moving toward your...
Owner-Operator Trucking Business Plan 5: Management
Your business plan will have an executive summary a company overview a marketing plan a set of goals or milestones a list of the current staff a financial plan. Each of the separate parts helps to create a full picture of your trucking business and will help you...
Owner Operator Business Plans 3: Marketing Plan
Building an Owner-Operator Trucking Business Plan Your business plan will have an executive summary a company overview a marketing plan a set of goals or milestones a list of the current staff a financial plan. TruckingOffice can help you as we break down each step of...Free Load Profit Calculator for Truckers
How To Get Your Own Trucking Authority
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