by Allen Campbell | Sep 2, 2014 | Invoice, Maintenance, Reports
Joe sits at his desk and looks at the piles of truck maintenance records his shop boss just handed him. In here somewhere is a receipt for the water pump that he was sure he’s paid for last month – one that was costing Joe an arm and a leg as the truck...
by Dirk Elmendorf | Aug 18, 2014 | GATS, IFTA, Invoice, LTL, Maintenance, Owner Operator, Trucking Management
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,...
by Allen Campbell | Jun 5, 2014 | Maintenance, Owner Operator
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...
by Allen Campbell | Mar 31, 2014 | Invoice, Maintenance, Owner Operator, Reports, Taxes, Trucking Software
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...
by TruckingOffice | Jan 14, 2014 | IFTA, Maintenance, Reports, Taxes
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...
by Dennis Bridges | Dec 12, 2013 | Maintenance
Greetings, TruckingOffice members, and Happy Tax Cutting! We are proud and privileged to be a member of the TruckingOffice Family and we’re excited about getting to share these tax-cutting ideas with you over the next few weeks. Our first priority is to keep as...
by TruckingOffice | Dec 9, 2013 | Maintenance, Safety
Safety is the number one priority of any successful fleet manager. Fast delivery times may be the name of game, but even record setting transports are devalued if the safety of the driver and/or the load is compromised. There are several ways to promote safety among...
by TruckingOffice | Dec 3, 2013 | ELD, IFTA, Invoice, Maintenance, Owner Operator, Reports, Taxes
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...
by TruckingOffice | Nov 26, 2013 | Maintenance
Our fleet maintenance software can help you to make sure your rigs are in roadworthy condition. Let’s face it: staying on top of all the tasks needed to keep one truck going is challenging enough. Maintaining a fleet requires the kind of tools that TruckingOffice...
by Allen Campbell | Oct 14, 2013 | IFTA, Invoice, Maintenance, Taxes, Trucking Management
Knowing how to run a successful trucking company includes knowing how to cope with stress. This is a crucial skill for owner-operators. They have all the challenges that company drivers face, on top of worries like making truck payments, covering operating expenses,...
by Allen Campbell | Aug 14, 2013 | GATS, Maintenance, Trucking Management
GATS (The Great American Trucking Show) will take place at the Dallas Convention Center from August 22 – 24, 2013. This exciting event will include the Polish Truck Beauty Competition, Commercial Vehicle Outlook Conference, free concerts and other momentous...
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 Allen Campbell | Mar 27, 2013 | Maintenance
Whether your trucking company has one truck or one thousand, you’ll have much fewer hassles and much more profit if you invest in preventative maintenance for your fleet. However, there’s far more to maintaining a rig than just talking about it. Proper maintenance...
by Allen Campbell | Feb 27, 2013 | IFTA, Invoice, Maintenance
It’s rare for company drivers to not wonder what owner-operator trucking is like. Even those who have been happily employed by the same firm for 20 years get the itch to buy a rig and turn their job into a business. But before you go this route, there are a lot of...
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 | 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 9, 2012 | Maintenance, Safety
Federal DOT regulations require that trucking company owners have a program to inspect and maintain every truck in their fleet, whether they have one or 1,000. Understanding what’s expected is an important part of running a successful business. Here’s what the DOT...
by Allen Campbell | Sep 25, 2012 | Maintenance, Safety
If you’re wondering why you need trucking maintenance software, then take just a second to do a search on Google for “18 wheeler accidents.” You’ll find page after page of law firms across the country that specialize in suing fleet owners or single truck...
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 Allen Campbell | Feb 21, 2012 | Maintenance, Reports, Safety, Taxes
Although acing a FMCSA compliance review is not totally possible, these reviews are easier if trucking company owners and managers are fully prepared. The purpose of these reviews is to keep roadways safe by making sure drivers and trucks are competent. Therefore, the...
by Allen Campbell | Feb 17, 2012 | Brokerage, Maintenance, Reports
TruckingOffice is now offering brokerage software for only $45 per month for unlimited usage. This easy to use trucking brokerage software features load tracking, carrier maintenance, and customer management. Load tracking Customer history Carrier history Lane history...
by Allen Campbell | Jan 26, 2012 | Maintenance, Trucking Software
Over time, the five most expensive truck costs are fuel, tires, brakes, batteries and oil changes. Trucking fleet maintenance software helps owners and companies keep up with routine maintenance, reduce costs and increase profits. Although this might not be a major...
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 | Nov 11, 2011 | Maintenance, Trucking Software
Maintenance is a very important part of running your trucking business, and this time of year it is a good idea to look at getting your truck ready for winter. Even if you don’t live in the north you should have your truck ready to travel to the north so when a good...
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 | 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 5, 2011 | IFTA, Maintenance, Reports, Safety
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...
by Allen Campbell | Aug 1, 2011 | Maintenance, Reports, Safety
If you’re in the trucking industry, you know you have to adhere to CSA2010 compliance, the new compliance program from the FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration)—but you might not know what that entails. Given that it’s a new program, not everyone has...
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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