Five Trucking Industry News Briefs
Part of being a transportation professional is keeping up with the latest trends and developments in the industry. So, with that in mind, here are five trucking industry news briefs: Hiring Remains Strong According to a report released August 1, 2014, freight...Enforcing DOT Regulations in Your Workplace
Obeying DOT regulations is a key part of succeeding in the transportation industry. The rules of the road, even those you may not agree with, are intended to protect both professional drivers and the public. Breaking them can result in fines, loss of business or...
Three Steps to Getting New Customers
When loads on load boards are consistently paying less than you need, you may want to work on getting new customers the old fashioned way. By building your own customer base, you’ll have less dependence on load boards and may develop long-term business...TruckingOffice Meets Customer Demand with Advanced Load Planning Capabilities
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,...IFTA Trucking Software: One Minute Entry to Multiple Uses
What if one minute a day could save you hours on your IFTA filing and help you manage your business? I used to spend two weeks getting ready for the IFTA filing, and then, it was so complicated, I would take all my work to the IRS offices to get help and be sure it...Higher Truck Load Rates: 2 Reasons You Should Get Paid More
Now is the time to get better contracts with higher truck load rates and open up new business. 1. Right now, the demand for trucks is really high which causes the truck load rates to go up. Oftentimes we get locked into contracts with customers. The customer wants...Metrics that Make You Money – The Numbers You Must Watch
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...How to Run a Successful Trucking Company: Part 10—20 Accident Prevention Tips
Part of knowing how to run a successful trucking company is being aware of job safety fundamentals. Unfortunately, statistics show that over 600 professional truckers are injured each year while working. To make sure you don’t become one of these statistics, here...Tax Cutting Improves Profits
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...Trucking Industry Trends That Can Affect Your Bank Account
To make the most profit from your transportation business, you must first know what’s going on in the economy as a whole. With that in mind, here’s a look at some recent trucking industry trends that will impact your wallet, either for good or bad, in the near...Expense Reports Software Simplifies Your Life
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...
How to Make Your Trucking Company Successful: Part 1 – 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...
Acquire Your Own Authority To Earn Long-Term Gains
To make real money in owner-operator trucking, you need to have your own authority. Sure, you can offer your services to a leasing firm, and doing so is a great way for those with challenged credit to get their own rig. But obtaining an authority can help...Owner-Operator Trucking: Do You Have What It Takes?
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...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 Find Affordable Individual Health Insurance
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...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...Is Incorporating Your Business the Right Way to Go?
One of the first things truck brokers need to decide is how to set up their firm. The law recognizes a number of ways to do so, including sole proprietors and partnerships. But you may find that incorporating your business is the right way to go. Here’s a look at some...
Truck Driver Health Issues and How to Avoid Them
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...Three of the Best Trucks Stops in the USA
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...Sleep Apnea and Truck Drivers: What You Need to Know
Long-distance trucking is a great way to make money while seeing the country. However, like all occupations, it has its hazards. Among these are the effects of irregular schedules, long hours of sitting with no exercise, and less than healthy food choices. Together...Trucking Industry Trends
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...Interesting Trucking Industry Statistics
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...Trucking Fleet Maintenance Software: 5 Priciest Things to Maintain
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...Problem-Solving Transportation Logistics Management Issues
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,...Is It Time To Add Trucks?
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...The Cards Are Stacked Against You
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...5 Features to Expect from 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...New Plans New Pricing
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...Free Load Profit Calculator for Truckers
How To Get Your Own Trucking Authority
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