by Allen Campbell | Feb 25, 2016 | IFTA, Owner Operator, Taxes, Trucking Management
And it’s not about getting it done early this time. Checking your IFTA report a month before the end of the quarter lets you know what states you’ve gone through and what states you’ve purchased fuel in. If you’ve been through a state a number...
by Allen Campbell | Feb 18, 2016 | IFTA, Invoice, IRP, LTL, Maintenance, Owner Operator, Reports, Trucking Management
Does Your Trucking Business Come to a Stop for Paperwork? For most owner operators, paperwork is the worst part of the job. Trying to keep up with all the required records for the government and getting my billing out and the money into my pocket took a lot more...
by Allen Campbell | Feb 15, 2016 | Freight Sales, LTL, Owner Operator, Trucking Management
Hey, Allen, I could use some advice. I’m starting out as an owner operator and I see other trucks with websites on them. Should I get my own website? Do I need a website? Good question. You see a lot of trucks and trailers with a website on the...
by Allen Campbell | Feb 4, 2016 | Freight Sales, Owner Operator, Trucking Management
I can’t argue with how easy it is to use a load board. You’ll find customers there, sure. But is it the best way? Depending on who you ask, we either have too many trucks on the road for the amount of shipping needed, or we don’t have nearly enough....
by Allen Campbell | Jan 21, 2016 | IFTA, IFTA Filing, Invoice, Owner Operator, Trucking Management
QuickBooks is probably the best-known small business software out there. I hear a lot of owner-operators tell me that it’s how they manage their finances. I can understand that for those people who are running a small fleet and have a bookkeeper. On one hand,...
by Allen Campbell | Jan 15, 2016 | IFTA, IRP, Maintenance, Organization, Owner Operator, Reports, Trucking Management
Making New Years Resolutions to Get Organized? 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 get organized and take care of my paperwork. If...
by TruckingOffice | Jan 4, 2016 | Maintenance, Safety, Trucking Software
Our trucking software can help you to run your business more efficiently, removing waste and enhancing your bottom line. That’s more important than ever, if the concerns many have about new EPA/NHTSA regulations are true. What the Government Wants to Do The...
by TruckingOffice | Jan 1, 2016 | Fleet Management, IFTA, Maintenance, Taxes
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...
by Allen Campbell | Dec 30, 2015 | IFTA, Reports, Taxes, Trucking Management
Two words why you need to be keeping a close eye on your record-keeping: IFTA audit. It’s pretty easy to let numbers slide. Some people don’t fill out the monthly reports, don’t keep the old decals (did you know you need to keep those for 4 years?)...
by Allen Campbell | Dec 24, 2015 | Trucking Management
How Hard Is It to Buy for Your Trucker? (We know! We’re in the same boat!) Looking for a last minute gift for the trucker in your life? Want a gift that isn’t just something for the day or two, but the trucker will use every day for the next year?...
by TruckingOffice | Dec 21, 2015 | IFTA, Maintenance, Owner Operator, Reports, Taxes, Trucking Management, Trucking Software
Want to know how our owner operator trucking software can help your business? Big companies had the resources to develop software that was dedicated to the specific need of a trucking company. They knew what they needed and could pay the programmers to build it....
by Allen Campbell | Dec 17, 2015 | IFTA, IFTA Filing, Invoice, IRP, LTL, Maintenance, Reports, Trucking Management
You can buy a bunch of different programs to manage your trucking business. Dispatch software is vitally important software in today’s quick bid load board sites. You’ve got a window to get in and get that great load, but if you’re spending time...
by TruckingOffice | Dec 16, 2015 | IFTA, Maintenance, Taxes, Trucking Management, Trucking Software
If you’re thinking about expanding your owner-operator business, here’s why you should be looking closely at your software choices now. Getting caught in a spreadsheet based software like Excel or Google Docs spreadsheets might be manageable now… but...
by Allen Campbell | Dec 14, 2015 | IFTA, Invoice, IRP, LTL, Reports
Bill has a problem. Bill has grandkids and his wife thinks she’s Mrs. Claus. With the holiday’s interruptions, his billing is going down faster than old St. Nick down the chimney. It’s the end of the year and his regular lane is going to be half the usual load. Bill...
by Allen Campbell | Dec 10, 2015 | IFTA, Invoice, IRP, Maintenance
We’re starting to see some #IFTA tweets on Twitter and some Facebook comments – not many yet, but a few. Since we’re gearing up for our IFTA, we guess we’re just noticing it more. There’s a bookkeeping service out there that charges per...
by Allen Campbell | Dec 3, 2015 | IFTA, Invoice, LTL, Maintenance, Reports, Trucking Management
There are lot of reasons to use a factoring service. Suppose I haul a load for the local steel company, but I have to pay the fuel and the other expenses before I get the payment. I might use a factoring service – a company that will give me the...
by TruckingOffice | Nov 30, 2015 | IFTA, Owner Operator, Taxes, Trucking Management
Should you be thinking about your IFTA now? NO! And here’s why. Plenty of owner operators and fleet managers never forget the IFTA. They try to prepare for it monthly with spreadsheets or mileage documentation. One driver keeps track of his records on index...
by TruckingOffice | Nov 10, 2015 | Maintenance, Owner Operator
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...
by Allen Campbell | Nov 5, 2015 | IFTA, IFTA Filing, Owner Operator
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...
by TruckingOffice | Oct 23, 2015 | IFTA, IFTA Filing, Taxes, Trucking Management
Mark and Mandy have been working together for years on their trucking business – Mandy managed the billing and the paperwork at home while Mark has been on road. This year, with the kids out of the house, Mandy’s been joining Mark in the cab on a few of...
by TruckingOffice | Oct 20, 2015 | Trucking Software
Team driver trucking offers many benefits; it’s a great way to make more money than single owner-operators while reducing the stress and loneliness that comes with the job. Here are some reasons to consider taking on a driving partner: With two people behind the...
by Allen Campbell | Oct 16, 2015 | Trucking Management
What tool do you use the most in your trucking business? Your smartphone is your best tool. There are plenty of great tools out there that you could say revolutionized trucking, but I think the smartphone has changed the trucker’s life in a lot of positive ways....
by TruckingOffice | Oct 12, 2015 | Trucking Software
One great thing about trucking is that you’re not tied to one spot all day. Whether you’re moving around the shop or driving cross-country, you’re always seeing new things. That’s just one more reason why you need our web-based trucking software. With its use-anywhere...
by Allen Campbell | Oct 8, 2015 | FileSafe™, IFTA, LTL, Maintenance, Owner Operator
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....
by TruckingOffice | Oct 6, 2015 | LTL
Less-than-load (LTL) shipments are a great way to boost your revenues. To take advantage of this lucrative market, though, you need the right LTL billing software. That’s one more reason to take TruckingOffice for a free 30-day test drive. With our product in your...
by TruckingOffice | Sep 29, 2015 | IFTA, IFTA Filing, Maintenance, Taxes
Our IFTA preparation software can save you money and endless hassle. Imagine no more long nights sitting hunched over your desk or dining table, calculating and recalculating, drinking stale coffee, and hoping against hope that you’ve done all the figures correctly....
by Allen Campbell | Sep 24, 2015 | Trucking Software
Do you know how much you make in profit per mile? Why would you want to know? TruckingOffice PRO trucking software offers a Profit and Loss Report (P&L) , but we believe that most trucking businesses will be far more interested in a Company Overview Report. The...
by TruckingOffice | Sep 22, 2015 | IFTA, Invoice, Maintenance, Owner Operator, Taxes
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...
by TruckingOffice | Sep 16, 2015 | Maintenance
TruckingOffice includes a handy automatic miles-by-state calculator. Here are just some of the ways this powerful feature can help you to run your business: By eliminating costly fuel tax mistakes. As you know, state revenue authorities take fuel tax matters very...
by TruckingOffice | Sep 9, 2015 | Safety
Truck tracking software can help your trucking business boost profits and slash expenses. Here’s why we say that: As you well know, in the transportation business, every mile adds to your fuel bills, delays shipment times, and adds wear-and-tear to your fleet. Truck...
by TruckingOffice | Sep 2, 2015 | ELD, Maintenance, Owner Operator, Taxes, Trucking Software Training
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:...
by TruckingOffice | Aug 27, 2015 | IFTA, Maintenance, Taxes
Do you worry about paying your IFTA taxes? What about OVER-paying your IFTA taxes? A miles by state calculator can help with your IFTA tax reporting. It can save you endless headaches when dealing with fuel taxes, ensuring that you never overpay or file late again....
by TruckingOffice | Aug 24, 2015 | Maintenance, 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,...
by Allen Campbell | Aug 20, 2015 | Invoice
I have a friend who is constantly running low on money. Abby has regular lanes and is a good driver. She loves being on the road with her dog and sometimes her husband Nick. But the money end of the business? Always a problem for her. She’ll go without her own dinner...
by TruckingOffice | Aug 11, 2015 | IFTA, Maintenance, Reports
Truck maintenance software will protect your drivers and your bottom line. To see what we mean, simply Google the term “truck driving accidents.” You’ll see thousands of links to law firms pop up on your computer screen. These companies make big bucks by suing people...
by Allen Campbell | Aug 6, 2015 | Trucking Software
I just got off the phone with one of my drivers. He had a few words to say about freight hauling. I just happened to be the one who got the earful. Fuel may be down in price, but according to the driver, so are the loads. He said he’s having a rough time finding a...
by TruckingOffice | Aug 4, 2015 | IFTA, LTL, Taxes
Transportation management software has become a must-have in recent years, whether you’re a freight broker or owner-operator. No other software on the market outdoes TruckingOffice when it comes to giving transportation pros the features they need in a secure,...
by Allen Campbell | Jul 28, 2015 | IFTA, Owner Operator, Reports, Trucking Management
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...
by Allen Campbell | Jul 21, 2015 | IFTA, IRP, LTL, Maintenance, Trucking Management
We know you can sign up for our free 30 day trial to do your IFTA report for free. We want you to. We believe that if you take the time to enter a quarter’s worth of loads, you’ll find our IFTA report is worth every penny that you’ll pay for in the...
by TruckingOffice | Jul 20, 2015 | IFTA, Owner Operator, Taxes, Trucking Software, Trucking Software Training
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...
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