by Allen Campbell | Aug 21, 2013 | Trucking Software
Technology has turned the world of trucking upside-down over the last 20 years. It has given us a lot of benefits, such as dispatch software for trucking. However, not all of the recent high-tech innovations have been as welcome. One that’s extremely controversial...
by Allen Campbell | Jul 31, 2013 | Trucking Software
Part of knowing how to run a successful trucking company is mastering the art of dispatching. I use the word “art” deliberately, because that’s exactly what being a successful dispatcher comes down to. It means being able to exercise the following...
by Allen Campbell | Jun 18, 2013 | IFTA, Invoice, Maintenance, Taxes, Trucking Software
Professional driving has never been an easy way to make a living. There are tight schedules, irregular hours, bad food, and packed traffic to deal with, not to mention the many other occasional hassles. One thing that has made it easier, though, is transportation...
by Allen Campbell | Apr 10, 2013 | Maintenance, Safety
Fleet maintenance software is essential for today’s trucking owners and operators. It helps you keep your rig in top shape at all times, saving you both costly fines and big repair bills. While we’re on the subject of “costly fines,” though, let’s talk a bit about...
by Dirk Elmendorf | Mar 21, 2013 | IFTA, IFTA Filing, MATS, Taxes
TruckingOffice is launching a new feature that makes it easy for small trucking companies to enter their records and print out a form they can mail in to file their IFTA taxes. Quarterly IFTA filing is difficult for small trucking companies. The new feature from...
by Dirk Elmendorf | Mar 20, 2013 | IFTA, MATS, Reports
TruckingOffice, an online software company that focuses on small trucking companies, introduces advanced street to street route planning for dispatching. This new feature will allow customers to plan more efficient routes and to easily adjust the routes their trucks...
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 | Feb 22, 2013 | IFTA, Invoice, Maintenance, Taxes, Trucking Management
Whether you’re an independent owner/operator or have a fleet of trucks, you have plenty of responsibilities that company drivers never have to fool with. Whether it’s making sure that your trailers are properly maintained or keeping Uncle Sam happy, you certainly...
by Allen Campbell | Feb 20, 2013 | Reports, Taxes
One of the objections that drivers sometimes raise about dispatch software for trucking is that when you add its price to the time it takes to learn how to use it, the costs outweigh the benefits. With all due respect to these folks, they’re not thinking long-term. ...
by Allen Campbell | Nov 29, 2012 | Maintenance, Taxes, Trucking Software
One of the great strengths of the trucking industry is how it’s connected to every sector of the US economy, from food service to manufacturing. Virtually every business in the country must have items delivered to it in order to keep its doors open. And that job falls...
by Allen Campbell | Oct 23, 2012 | Maintenance, Trucking Management
Running a truck broker business is a fantastic way to earn an excellent income, as well as enjoy flexible hours and the convenience of working from home. As with everything in life there are some tradeoffs, of course. One problem that many self-employed people run...
by Allen Campbell | Oct 1, 2012 | IFTA, Reports, Taxes
October 31 is coming up fast. Don’t forget to file your IFTA report! Here’s a basic rundown of what they are, how to file, and how to make it easier. How to File Your IFTA Report 1. To put it simply, the International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) is a pact between the...
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 TruckingOffice | Aug 21, 2012 | IFTA, Maintenance, Owner Operator, Trucking Management, Trucking Software
TruckingOffice Launches New Online Trucking Software Dallas, TX – TruckingOffice, a specialist in online trucking managment software (TMS), has partnered with Getloaded, a leading internet-based logistics freight-matching site to launch GetloadedOps exclusively for...
by TruckingOffice | Aug 21, 2012 | IFTA, Invoice, Reports
You asked and we listened! Five brand new features have been added to TruckingOffice. Logo – You can now upload your company logo to appear on the top of all your invoices. Invoices will now have a signature look to them with your logo at the top! Quick Miles...
by TruckingOffice | Jul 13, 2012 | Brokerage, Invoice, Organization
Working as a freight broker can be very rewarding; in addition to the opportunity to earn excellent pay, there are perks like setting your own schedule and, if you choose, working out of your home. But, unless you’re a naturally organized person (and how many of us...
by Allen Campbell | Mar 7, 2012 | Brokerage, ELD, Freight Sales, Invoice, Organization, Safety, Trucking Software Training
Here’s a question for you: what do your clothes, your soap, your car, your computer, and your sofa have in common? Answer: all of them were delivered by truck to the stores where you purchased them. Virtually everything you’ll find for sale is transported by...
by Allen Campbell | Mar 5, 2012 | Trucking Software
Sneak Peak! TruckingOffice has a new, modern, cleaner, easier to use look and feel. Trucking software is easier to use when it is easier to view. The wider data rows and the cleaner labels make the data easier to read and therefore easier to work with. The data...
by Allen Campbell | Jan 18, 2012 | DOT Rules and Regulations, Invoice, Maintenance, Reports, Safety, Trucking Software
Fleet operators can spend their time keeping trucks rolling or dealing with the complex and confusing DOT Safety Audit requirements. Of course, every operator knows what happens if trucks or businesses do not comply or pass: bye-bye business! There is an easy way and...
by Allen Campbell | Dec 19, 2011 | Invoice
For owners of small trucking companies (those with one to 20 trucks in their fleet) selecting essential expense management software can be intimidating, confusing and, above all, expensive. Such software can often cost thousands of dollars—a major hit to the bottom...
by Allen Campbell | Oct 24, 2011 | Maintenance, Reports, Trucking Management
Going green has arguably become the most popular marketing technique in our current economy. Sure, people like to save money, so slashing prices will draw in customers, but just about every product from major manufacturers has a label declaring what it’s doing for the...
by Allen Campbell | Oct 7, 2011 | Brokerage, Reports
News From The Development Team 10-7-11 Recent Updates: A lot of work has been done recently with reports. The driver pay report now shows the company address and the driver address to provide a more professional look. This was requested by a customer, and it was a...
by Allen Campbell | Sep 23, 2011 | Invoice, Maintenance, Organization, Reports
Don’t jeopardize your livelihood. Get organized and stay organized with TruckingOffice. I understand how exciting it is to add more trucks to your small fleet. When you go from 2 trucks to 3 or 4 or 5 it is exciting to start bringing in that additional income. ...
by Allen Campbell | Sep 21, 2011 | Fleet Management, Freight Sales, IFTA, Maintenance, Taxes, Trucking Management
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...
by Allen Campbell | Sep 12, 2011 | Trucking Software Training
This training video is part 3 of 3 that cover all the details of entering your first dispatch. This video covers entering the fees and detail...
by Allen Campbell | Sep 12, 2011 | Trucking Software Training
This training video is part 2 of 3 that cover all the details of entering your first dispatch. This video covers entering a shipper and...
by Allen Campbell | Sep 12, 2011 | Trucking Software Training
This training video is part 1 of 3 that cover all the details of entering your first dispatch. This video covers entering a customer, driver, and...
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 3, 2011 | Safety
Rough road… In today’s trucking industry it sure seems like the cards are stacked against you as an independent owner/operator. It always seems like freight rates are going down and expenses are going up. In today’s troubled economy it seems tougher than ever before...
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...
by Allen Campbell | Jul 15, 2011 | Maintenance, Trucking Management, Trucking Software
In today’s competitive trucking and logistics industry there are plenty of expenses to spend your money on, and plenty of other investments you could make. Similar trucking software companies charge thousands of dollars for trucking management software like...
by Allen Campbell | Jul 6, 2011 | Maintenance
What Happened? Users of TruckingOffice where unable to enter dispatches in the system for new routes on the morning of July 5th. Users received a variety of errors. Our system staff started getting alerts from the application that something was wrong as well. Why Did...
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