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...Don’t Let IFTA Tax Preparation Get You Down
International Fuel Tax Agreement or IFTA tax preparation doesn’t have to drive you crazy. Here are some tips for making this essential task simpler and easier. 7 Tips for Success Keep your mileage log accurate and up-to-date. This is important whether you’re using...
Bookkeeping for Truck Drivers: 6 Smart Tips
Every owner-operator needs to understand bookkeeping for truck drivers. Sounds intimidating, right? If you’re like most people, bookkeeping sounds complicated. Is it better to hire a bookkeeper or accountant, rather than risk doing your accounts wrong? Some...
How to Do Fuel Taxes: Tips for Truckers
If you’re trying to figure out how to do fuel taxes, then you’re not alone. Giving the government its due can be one of the biggest headaches in an owner-operator’s job. The good news is that, with TruckingOffice PRO trucking software, this quarterly IFTA chore is...See Why You’ll Love Our IFTA Reporting Tools
One of the greatest advantages of TruckingOffice is its powerful IFTA reporting tools. With the April 30th filing deadline just around the corner, now is the time to find out why TruckingOffice is the industry leader when it comes to giving truckers the tools they...How IFTA Software Can Save Your Back, Your Eyes, and Your Sanity
If you’re wondering whether or not IFTA software is a good investment, then consider the following. Sitting Down Can Be Hazardous to Your Health Without IFTA software, the only way to ensure you pay the correct amount of fuel taxes is with lots of scratch paper, some...Trucking Management Software Makes Your Job Easier
As a professional driver, you’re one of the thousands of men and women who keep the American economy rolling. With that much weight on your shoulders, the last thing you need is paperwork hassles. That’s why TruckingOffice, our trucking management software, is such a...
Federal DOT Regulations: Recent Changes to Hours of Service
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is an agency of the Department of Transportation (DOT). They regulate the number of hours truck drivers can spend driving per day. The agency also regulates the total number of hours truck drivers can drive in a...
How to File Amended IFTA Reports
A wise man once said “to err is human.” That’s certainly true when it comes to IFTA reports. Sometimes it’s necessary to file amendments to previous year’s returns. Here is a look at what you’ll need in order to do so. NOTE: these procedures will vary somewhat from...5 Things to Look for When Choosing Fuel Tax Software
Having the right fuel tax software can make filling out IFTA reports a simple matter, but not all trucking programs offer the same features or capabilities. So here are some things to look for when making this all-important choice: Cloud-based secure storage for your...
Filling Out Your IFTA Reports: What You’ll Need
Filling out and filing your IFTA reports is easier when you have all the necessary documents close at hand. So here’s a list of the forms that you’ll need: Mileage records for all of your commercial vehicles, including total miles traveled and the number of miles...IFTA Failure – What Happens If You Don’t File
What happens if you don’t file the IFTA? There are those people who think they can beat the system. Avoiding government scrutiny becomes a game for them. The IFTA is not a game you want to play. The consequences to not filing start at mildly annoying and move...How our Fuel Tax Reporting Software Makes your Life Easier
Backaches, Broken Pencils, and Bad Coffee Joe has been an owner-operator for nearly 20 years. During that time he has seen it all, from waist-deep snow to grizzly bears napping in the middle of the highway. He even claims to have seen a ghost once. Joe has eaten...
The Basics of IFTA Reports: Deadlines, Fines, and More
Our software makes IFTA reports easier to file. This is important because staying on top of IFTA matters is one of the most important duties of a transportation professional. Fortunately, TruckingOffice makes the task fast and easy, giving you...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...Expense Report Software and Fuel Tax Software: Streamlining Your Business
For many trucking company owners, paperwork is their least favorite chore. We understand why, especially given the way that driving records are traditionally kept: with pencil, paper, and hand-crunched numbers. That’s why we included expense report software and fuel...How to Run a Successful Trucking Company: Part 7—Handling IFTA Forms
Part of knowing how to run a successful trucking company is being familiar with the Interstate Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA). In this post we’re doing a Q & A on the most common questions drivers have about the agreement. Q; How do I know if I need to file an IFTA...Fuel Tax Software That Works With You, Not Against You
It’s the end of the quarter and you’re sitting at your desk or kitchen table with a huge pile of fuel receipts, a pen and paper, and a cup of coffee to keep you going. Hours later you’re still sitting there, wired from the coffee but exhausted from lack of sleep,...Getting the Most Out of Transportation Management 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...How to Make your Trucking Company Successful Part 3: Paying for a Good Truck
If you want to own a trucking company, then you first have to own a truck. Sounds simple, but in reality, getting title to a big rig can be the most challenging part of becoming an owner-operator. So, in this post, we’ll look at the options for buying a semi of your...Fleet Maintenance Software: What the Inspector Looks For
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...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 Trucking Management Software Can Help You
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...How Our IFTA Software Helps You Succeed
If you’re a little confused about how to figure your Interstate Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) payments, then you’re far from alone. Even the publications that the government puts out to “help” with the process make it clear how easy it is to make costly mistakes. For...4 Trucking Industry Trends You Should Know About
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...How to Deal With an Angry Customer in 9 Easy Steps
Success as a truck broker involves learning some basic business skills, and one of the most important ones is knowing how to deal with an angry customer. So here are some tips for what to do when this situation comes along: 1. Don’t take it personal – Most of the time...
IFTA Reports: The Basics
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...IFTA Software Takes Care Of Everything For You!
This is not a dream; TruckingOffice offers IFTA software capabilities that almost magically fill in and compute the tedious and complicated IFTA forms. This data includes current fuel tax reporting forms for each state. Why spend valuable time on this paperwork...
Understanding IFTA Fuel Tax Forms
The International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) was established for two reasons. One, to make it easier and more efficient for motor carriers who operate in multiple states or jurisdictions to report their fuel use. Secondarily to help them pay the appropriate fuel taxes....Save Money With IFTA Trucking Software
Save money with IFTA trucking software by TruckingOffice. If you don’t have an accurate way of tracking your miles by state then you will end up paying too much on your IFTA fuel tax forms. Tracking the miles by state is often the most difficult part of managing...Proper Expense Management Can Help Prevent Audits
It’s a long, long road to receive your interstate trucking authority license, and like finding a needle in a haystack you can lose it in a fraction of the time you took to get it. New, stricter regulations from the IFTA have meant that, regardless of the size of your...Fuel Taxes By State: A Comparison
A few years back, when gasoline prices were hitting the four-dollar mark for the first time ever, some grassroots movements began campaigning to remove fuel taxes to alleviate citizens. For some people, this was the first time they’d heard of a tax on gasoline and...
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...International Fuel Tax Agreement For Trucking Companies
The International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) was formulated to efficiently record fuel taxes for motor carriers. This agreement spans forty US states and Canadian provinces, making it simpler to track carriers that operate in more than one jurisdiction. Under the IFTA,...Free Load Profit Calculator for Truckers
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