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Why do we offer a 30 day free fleet management software trial? Good question; here’s the answer. We want you to experience all the benefits of TruckingOffice for yourself before you spend a dime of your hard-earned money. After the trial period, if you don’t agree...Why is record-keeping important? IFTA Audit
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?)...How Owner Operator Trucking Software Helps You Compete
Want to know how our owner operator trucking software can help your business? Big companies had the resources to develop software that was dedicated to the specific need of a trucking company. They knew what they needed and could pay the programmers to build it....Will Your Trucking Software Grow With You?
If you’re thinking about expanding your owner-operator business, here’s why you should be looking closely at your software choices now. Getting caught in a spreadsheet based software like Excel or Google Docs spreadsheets might be manageable now… but...How’s Your Quarterly IFTA Fuel Tax Report Coming Along?
Should you be thinking about your IFTA now? NO! And here’s why. Plenty of owner operators and fleet managers never forget the IFTA. They try to prepare for it monthly with spreadsheets or mileage documentation. One driver keeps track of his records on index...Are You Afraid of the IFTA?
It was a dark and stormy night. One Friday when the fleet manager went out to inspect each of the trucks, he noticed that in the first truck the odometer was 1,000 miles off from the driver’s logbook. In the second truck, the difference was even greater…...Speed up Your Tax Filings with Handy IFTA Reporting Tools
Mark and Mandy have been working together for years on their trucking business – Mandy managed the billing and the paperwork at home while Mark has been on road. This year, with the kids out of the house, Mandy’s been joining Mark in the cab on a few of...Save Time & Cash with IFTA Preparation Software
Our IFTA preparation software can save you money and endless hassle. Imagine no more long nights sitting hunched over your desk or dining table, calculating and recalculating, drinking stale coffee, and hoping against hope that you’ve done all the figures correctly....Starting an Owner Operator Trucking Business: Our Solutions Make It Easier
Our software makes every aspect of starting your owner operator trucking business easier. If you’re serious about succeeding in the highly competitive world of professional driving, then you need TruckingOffice in your corner. Three ways we can give you an edge over...An Automatic Miles-by-State Calculator Can Make Your Life Easier
TruckingOffice includes a handy automatic miles-by-state calculator. Here are just some of the ways this powerful feature can help you to run your business: By eliminating costly fuel tax mistakes. As you know, state revenue authorities take fuel tax matters very...Starting an Owner Operator Trucking Business: 7 Things You Need to Do Before You Launch
The key to a successful owner operator trucking business is preparation. While this may seem obvious, it’s amazing how often people overlook some of the most important steps in the process. So here are seven tips to keep in mind that will help to ensure your success:...
How a Miles by State Calculator Can Help With Your IFTA Tax Reporting
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....7 Steps to Starting an Owner Operator Trucking Business
If you are thinking about starting an owner-operator trucking business, you’re probably wondering about the details: 1. how much owner-operators make 2. how you should go about getting started. Self-employed truckers stand to make a good salary and becoming an...Keep Your Drivers Safe and Compliant With Truck Maintenance Software
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...5 Signs You Could Use Transportation Management Software
Transportation management software has become a must-have in recent years, whether you’re a freight broker or owner-operator. No other software on the market outdoes TruckingOffice when it comes to giving transportation pros the features they need in a secure,...IFTA is due Friday. This Friday.
Are you done yet? I’ve been watching the Twitter hashtags about IFTA this month and it looks like there are a lot of people out there still working on it. I guess that’s natural, people put things like tax filings off to the last minute. The stress this...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...Get Organized WITH Your IFTA!
Get Organized WITH Your IFTA! Every year, I thought the same thing – I need to be ready for the IFTA. I’d do everything I could think of to get organized and ready for it. Every year, I’d find something else that could go wrong and I’d spend a couple of days wondering...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...Organization – Paper or Electronic Copy?
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...
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...April 30th is Coming Soon! Try Our IFTA Report Software
As a transportation professional, you already know that the April 30th deadline for filing your taxes is fast approaching. What you may not know, though, is that serious penalties await those who fail to turn in their IFTA report on time. Fortunately, TruckingOffice...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...Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Kentucky
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...Owner Operator Organization Tips
As an owner operator, you’re responsible for all of your paperwork and compliance to all the laws. I found I could get snowed under really quickly if I didn’t take care of my paperwork. If I didn’t do it after every load, I at least had to do it...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...Taxes Ahead – Trucker Tax Referral
Dave is a brand new trucker – just started on the road last November. It’s been a good job for him. He got a route from a local potato chip company that let him come home every night to his wife Maureen and kids. It’s the new year, and Maureen is...Choosing the Best Trucking Company Software
So you’ve decided to take your driving career to the next level by becoming an owner-operator. Congratulations! You’ll enjoy greater income opportunities and the chance to be your own boss. Of course, you’ll also have a ton of new responsibilities to deal with....
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...The Right Trucking Company Software Makes IFTA Easy
Paying your IFTA taxes isn’t fun, but TruckingOffice’s trucking company software makes it a lot less painful. In fact, you’ll be amazed at how our product removes the hassle and uncertainty from the process, letting you get away from the desk and back to the one...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
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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...Free Load Profit Calculator for Truckers
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