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 | Aug 5, 2013 | Safety, Taxes
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,...
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 | Jul 17, 2013 | IFTA, Reports
Filling out IFTA reports is probably the least favorite chore that comes with being a professional driver. The most important part of the task is making sure that all essential information is included. So here’s a quick look at what your reports need to contain: The...
by Allen Campbell | Jul 11, 2013 | Safety
Understanding a driving logbook is one of the key skills of a successful trucker. In this article we’ll look at the various log-keeping duties that you will be responsible for. The Basics The basic contents of a logbook include the following: The carrier’s name The...
by Allen Campbell | Jun 26, 2013 | IFTA, Organization, Taxes
Running a trucking company is, in many ways, very much like running any other type of business, even a multi-billion dollar corporation. All firms have clients, bills, receivables, assets, goals, and daily tasks to complete. The key to handling these...
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 | Jun 12, 2013 | Reports
One of the most common mistakes businesses make is confusing revenue with profit. It’s all-too-easy to do. A big settlement from a client comes in and all of the sudden you remember that fishing rod, stereo component, or item of clothing you’ve had your eye on for a...
by Allen Campbell | May 22, 2013 | Taxes, Trucking Management
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...
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 TruckingOffice | Jan 31, 2013 | ELD, MATS, Trucking Management
Big news for professional drivers: the 24th annual Mid-America Truck Show (MATS) is coming to the Kentucky Expo Center in Louisville, March 21st through the 23rd! This is one of the biggest trucking-related events in the country, and this year promises to be extra...
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 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 | Jun 5, 2012 | Brokerage, MATS, Trucking Management
Truck driving has a lot going for it; the pay can be good, and there’s nothing like the freedom of the open road. It does have its drawbacks, however. Being stuck in a cab for hours on end, eating fatty foods, and enduring periods of loneliness can all take a toll on...
by TruckingOffice | Jun 1, 2012 | Trucking Management
For weary drivers, there’s nothing like a clean, inviting place to pull off the road for a while, have a good meal, and maybe even enjoy some shopping or other fun activities. Here’s a look at three of America’s best truck stops that offer all that and more: 1. Iowa...
by Allen Campbell | May 10, 2012 | Owner Operator, Trucking Management
TruckingOffice today announced an agreement to acquire HammerLane Software, a long time provider of desktop applications for owner operators, leased fleets, and full fleets in the trucking industry. TruckingOffice is an online software system targeted at owner...
by Allen Campbell | Feb 23, 2012 | Taxes
Keeping up-to-date on trucking industry statistics may not be one of the top priorities for owners of small trucking companies; you’re busy, busy, busy, and probably don’t have much time to look up trucking industry trends. However, some of these statistics may put...
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 TruckingOffice | Jan 20, 2012 | Safety
By using nine good motoring habits, truckers can continue to ride the highways in a safe manner. After all, no one wants to add the information of a truck accident to their financial or DOT records, even if they have easy-to-use, online truck expense management...
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 | Dec 7, 2011 | Safety, Trucking Management
In the area of trucking management, few facets have more real-world implications than loose cargo. A scenario centering on spilled cargo undoubtedly carries with it financial implications to a trucking company, but can also represent costly legal liability. Loose...
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 18, 2011 | Freight Sales
Technology seems to be the only thing that gets cheaper with time, because all expenses related to transportation logistics management keep rising. Finances, every trucking manager cites, are the biggest concern weighing on everyone. Escalating fuel costs,...
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 16, 2011 | Trucking Software
TruckingOffice is sold as an online monthly subscription. This is done for several reasons. For starters there are no up front costs. If you purchase a program to install on your computer then you have to pay for the whole thing up front and install it on your...
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 29, 2011 | Trucking Software
Other than driving, the trucking industry is all about logistics. As instigators of the flow of materials from point of origin to point of use, trucking managers have a lot on their plates. Transportation logistics management requires intensive planning and perfect...
by Allen Campbell | Aug 5, 2011 | Owner Operator
Is it time to add trucks? Trucking companies are always trying to figure out when it is a good time to add trucks to the fleet. If you are an owner operator or the owner of a small trucking fleet then I think that you are in trucking at the right time. Every...
by Allen Campbell | Jul 18, 2011 | Fleet Management, Invoice, Trucking Software
The trucking industry is a booming business that involves tedious tasks and objectives. However, these objectives can be very confusing if you do not have the right management tools. Trucking business software is designed to keep your company’s objectives in the...
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...
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