by Allen Campbell | Mar 17, 2016 | Organization, Owner Operator, Reports, Trucking Management
If you’re an owner-operator or running a small truck fleet, trying to figure out if you’re making money and where you’re losing it is not a simple process. Normal business accounting programs just don’t cut it. That’s why you need a...
by TruckingOffice | Mar 16, 2016 | ELD, MATS
It’s not too late to go to the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Kentucky. Every year that I’ve gone, I’ve learned a lot, met a lot of people – old friends and new – and came away impressed and inspired by others in the trucking...
by Allen Campbell | Feb 29, 2016 | Goal Setting, LTL, Trucking Management
It’s just another day on the road, right? It’s Leap Year and today’s that extra day on the road. No big deal, right? It can be just another day, but maybe this could be the day that you choose to make extra. An extra day to think about more than...
by Allen Campbell | Feb 18, 2016 | IFTA, Invoice, IRP, LTL, Maintenance, Owner Operator, Reports, Trucking Management
Does Your Trucking Business Come to a Stop for Paperwork? For most owner operators, paperwork is the worst part of the job. Trying to keep up with all the required records for the government and getting my billing out and the money into my pocket took a lot more...
by Allen Campbell | Feb 15, 2016 | Freight Sales, LTL, Owner Operator, Trucking Management
Hey, Allen, I could use some advice. I’m starting out as an owner operator and I see other trucks with websites on them. Should I get my own website? Do I need a website? Good question. You see a lot of trucks and trailers with a website on the...
by Allen Campbell | Dec 30, 2015 | IFTA, Reports, Taxes, Trucking Management
Two words why you need to be keeping a close eye on your record-keeping: IFTA audit. It’s pretty easy to let numbers slide. Some people don’t fill out the monthly reports, don’t keep the old decals (did you know you need to keep those for 4 years?)...
by Allen Campbell | Dec 17, 2015 | IFTA, IFTA Filing, Invoice, IRP, LTL, Maintenance, Reports, Trucking Management
You can buy a bunch of different programs to manage your trucking business. Dispatch software is vitally important software in today’s quick bid load board sites. You’ve got a window to get in and get that great load, but if you’re spending time...
by Allen Campbell | Nov 19, 2015 | Maintenance
Is there a tougher job than the on-the-road truck mechanic? I see them along the sides of the highways and think about the times I’ve needed their help. Maybe I had to wait longer than I wanted. A breakdown on the road, especially when I hauled the extra-heavy...
by Allen Campbell | Nov 5, 2015 | IFTA, IFTA Filing, Owner Operator
Owner-operators have the biggest challenge in trucking, as far as I’m concerned. When I was driving for a trucking company, I was told where I was going and what I was picking up and where to take it. I didn’t have to worry about IFTA filings, getting...
by Allen Campbell | Nov 3, 2015 | Reports
I hear truckers say they can’t find a safe place to stop for their rest breaks and I totally get it. It seems that sometimes people want their goods but don’t care about how they get there – unless there’s a big accident with a fatigued...
by Allen Campbell | Oct 8, 2015 | FileSafe™, IFTA, LTL, Maintenance, Owner Operator
Truck drivers are discovering the benefits of sending the customers pictures of bills of lading to confirm delivery. A quick snapshot with a smart camera or tablet and email to the customer’s office and the payments arrive quicker than relying on snail mail....
by Allen Campbell | Sep 24, 2015 | Trucking Software
Do you know how much you make in profit per mile? Why would you want to know? TruckingOffice PRO trucking software offers a Profit and Loss Report (P&L) , but we believe that most trucking businesses will be far more interested in a Company Overview Report. The...
by TruckingOffice | Aug 27, 2015 | IFTA, Maintenance, Taxes
Do you worry about paying your IFTA taxes? What about OVER-paying your IFTA taxes? A miles by state calculator can help with your IFTA tax reporting. It can save you endless headaches when dealing with fuel taxes, ensuring that you never overpay or file late again....
by Allen Campbell | Aug 26, 2015 | GATS
The year has flown by. It is cliche to say, but it feels like yesterday that we were flying down to the Greatest American Truck Show for 2014. I like going to trade shows like GATS. It’s great to meet you and learn what you’re doing and how we can help...
by TruckingOffice | Aug 11, 2015 | IFTA, Maintenance, Reports
Truck maintenance software will protect your drivers and your bottom line. To see what we mean, simply Google the term “truck driving accidents.” You’ll see thousands of links to law firms pop up on your computer screen. These companies make big bucks by suing people...
by Allen Campbell | Aug 6, 2015 | Trucking Software
I just got off the phone with one of my drivers. He had a few words to say about freight hauling. I just happened to be the one who got the earful. Fuel may be down in price, but according to the driver, so are the loads. He said he’s having a rough time finding a...
by Allen Campbell | Jun 22, 2015 | Invoice, Organization
It would be a nightmare if I’d gotten this call before we started TruckingOffice. A bill that’s almost 6 months overdue is being contested because they claim they hadn’t gotten the bill of lading. In the old days, first I would have had to go through my spreadsheets...
by Allen Campbell | Jun 2, 2015 | IFTA, Maintenance, Reports
Unit Operation Income Report New to TruckingOffice I’ve owned multiple rigs in my time. I managed all the details – the lanes, the drivers, the receipts, the billing – but I rarely could figure out which truck was making me the most money. Here at...
by TruckingOffice | Mar 19, 2015 | IFTA, Taxes
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...
by Allen Campbell | Mar 10, 2015 | Organization
There’s nothing like a good truck show. Look the new show trucks, walk around the miles of displays about products and catching up with old friends – is there a better way to spend a weekend? I always enjoy going to the truck shows, not just to promote TruckingOffice...
by TruckingOffice | Feb 10, 2015 | Freight Sales
Here at TruckingOffice, we’re always trying to provide our blog readers with useful information. With that in mind, here are some interesting tidbits we spotted in recent trucking industry news. Natural Gas Trucks Just Keep Rolling Along A new report from Navigant...
by Allen Campbell | Dec 19, 2014 | IFTA, Invoice, LTL, Reports
When I started my trucking career as an owner/operator, I worked on the accounting system that made sense to me. If the money was in my bank, then I was good. I never counted my billable income until it was in my pocket. This is called the Cash Accounting Method....
by TruckingOffice | Dec 12, 2014 | Invoice
This week we deployed a few small bug fixes and made a small change to the invoicing process. We had some users that were having trouble with the invoicing pages when you add all shippers/consignees to the invoice. The page wasn’t showing all of the checkboxes...
by Allen Campbell | Nov 18, 2014 | IFTA, IRP, Maintenance, Owner Operator, Reports
Once a year, every truck has to get a new license plate. If you’re an owner-operator with a single vehicle, it’s an annual expense that you have some time to prepare for. But the paperwork headache is still a bear. For the small fleet owner or manager, this can be...
by TruckingOffice | Oct 30, 2014 | ELD, Trucking Software
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...
by Allen Campbell | Oct 20, 2014 | IFTA, IFTA Filing, Invoice, Maintenance, Reports, Taxes, Trucking Management
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...
by TruckingOffice | Oct 9, 2014 | ELD, Fleet Management, Trucking Software Training
Keeping up with trucking industry news is part of being a true transportation professional. With that in mind, here are some of the latest stories from across the country. Con-Way Offers Paid Training in Bid to Attract Drivers One of the biggest challenges facing the...
by Allen Campbell | Sep 10, 2014 | Freight Sales, IFTA
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...
by Allen Campbell | Aug 31, 2014 | Trucking Software
A recent piece of trucking industry news should be enough to give any transportation professional grounds for concern. A recent study shows that distracted driving is on the upswing along busy corridors of the nation like I-95. While drivers of passenger vehicles are...
by Allen Campbell | Aug 29, 2014 | GATS, LTL, Trucking Management
It was great meeting everyone at this year’s Great American Trucking Show (GATS). I felt swamped by all the people we had stop by our table. We gave away a lot of flyers and pens and our bumper stickers Delivering America’s Future. Our bumper sticker...
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 | Aug 5, 2014 | GATS, IFTA, Invoice, LTL, Trucking Management
Here at TruckingOffice, we always look forward to The Great American Trucking Show in Dallas. Are you registered to go? We enjoy meeting our customers and hearing about how TruckingOffice trucking management software works for you. Your input helps us make our...
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 | May 8, 2014 | Driver Logbook
One of the main reasons for self-auditing a driver logbook is to catch bad habits before they turn into fines, tickets, or even accidents. Despite your best efforts, though, sometimes bad things happen anyway. So, in this post, let’s look at what you should do if...
by Allen Campbell | Mar 24, 2014 | Driver Logbook, Safety
Staying on top of driver logbook issues is one of the primary duties you have as a trucking company owner. Self-auditing this important record is one of many steps you should take to ensure that you’re in compliance with DOT regulations. Making sure you comply with...
by Allen Campbell | Feb 12, 2014 | Trucking Software
Among the trucking industry trends to keep an eye on is a slow but steady improvement in the overall economy for 2014, according to three industry experts who spoke at the American Trucking Association Management Conference and Exhibition in October 2013. One of these...
by TruckingOffice | Jan 28, 2014 | Driver Logbook, Electronic Logging Device, Reports, Safety
There’s an old saying that goes something like this: “take care of your own business; otherwise someone else will take care of it for you.” This is certainly true when it comes to self-auditing the driver logbook. As a fleet manager of your trucking company, you’re...
by TruckingOffice | Dec 23, 2013 | Safety
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...
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 Allen Campbell | Nov 18, 2013 | IFTA, Organization, Owner Operator, Taxes
No discussion of how to run a successful trucking company would be complete without a look at how to build a website. From its humble beginnings, the Web has grown to influence virtually every aspect of daily life, both here in the United States and around the...
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