by Allen Campbell | Sep 24, 2013 | IFTA
We are always working to make TruckingOffice better for you. We recently added some premium routing features from PC*Miler that include: maps, driving directions, street level routing, and the ability to email them to a driver. Driving directions to the shipper and...
by Allen Campbell | Sep 17, 2013 | ELD, Freight Sales, Trucking Software
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...
by Allen Campbell | Aug 28, 2013 | Organization
Being able to find and keep good drivers is essential to knowing how to run a successful trucking company. With the economy still in recovery, it may seem that hiring truckers would be pretty easy; after all, lots of folks are looking for jobs, right? Unfortunately,...
by Allen Campbell | Aug 21, 2013 | Trucking Software
Technology has turned the world of trucking upside-down over the last 20 years. It has given us a lot of benefits, such as dispatch software for trucking. However, not all of the recent high-tech innovations have been as welcome. One that’s extremely controversial...
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 | 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 | Apr 2, 2013 | Brokerage, ELD
Whether you’re a truck broker or just interested in finding out more about the field, there are a few things you’ll need for long-term success. You’ll have to have qualities like tact, determination, self-motivation, and a great work ethic. Contacts with truckers...
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 Dirk Elmendorf | Mar 25, 2013 | Trucking Software
Thanks to the support of our customers we have been growing like a weed. At the end of 2012, we realized it was time to find a bigger office. For the last year and half we have been officing upstairs at the Gulliver’s Truckstop in Canton Ohio. What we...
by Dirk Elmendorf | Mar 21, 2013 | IFTA, IFTA Filing, MATS, Taxes
TruckingOffice is launching a new feature that makes it easy for small trucking companies to enter their records and print out a form they can mail in to file their IFTA taxes. Quarterly IFTA filing is difficult for small trucking companies. The new feature from...
by Dirk Elmendorf | Mar 20, 2013 | IFTA, MATS, Reports
TruckingOffice, an online software company that focuses on small trucking companies, introduces advanced street to street route planning for dispatching. This new feature will allow customers to plan more efficient routes and to easily adjust the routes their trucks...
by Allen Campbell | Mar 19, 2013 | IFTA, MATS
We will be at MATS (Mid-American Truck Show) again this year working with our partners at Getloaded and FreightCheck. We have joined forces to become the Hauling Heroes – a unified solution for your trucking success. At MATS this year we will be showing off...
by Allen Campbell | Mar 18, 2013 | GATS, Taxes
Think – Who did your income taxes last year? Did they give you good service? Were you happy with the result? Did they even KNOW trucker taxes? Over a year ago, the TruckingOffice team made a commitment to go beyond simply providing the very best bookkeeping and record...
by TruckingOffice | Mar 7, 2013 | ELD, Freight Sales, Organization, Owner Operator, Safety
A lot of people are drawn to the trucking industry for the freedom and adventure associated with it. But they don’t necessarily want to be professional drivers themselves. If this is the case with you, then you might want to consider a career as a dispatcher. It’s...
by Allen Campbell | Mar 4, 2013 | IFTA, Invoice, IRP, Owner Operator, Safety, Trucking Software
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...
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 26, 2013 | IFTA, IRP, Owner Operator, Taxes
No one enjoys paying taxes; that’s something we can all agree on. However, as Benjamin Franklin said, “in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes”—they’re an inevitable part of life. But our IFTA software can minimize the chances that you...
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 | Feb 20, 2013 | Reports, Taxes
One of the objections that drivers sometimes raise about dispatch software for trucking is that when you add its price to the time it takes to learn how to use it, the costs outweigh the benefits. With all due respect to these folks, they’re not thinking long-term. ...
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 TruckingOffice | Dec 30, 2012 | IFTA, Reports, Taxes
If you’re a little confused about how to figure your Interstate Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) payments, then you’re far from alone. Even the publications that the government puts out to “help” with the process make it clear how easy it is to make costly mistakes. For...
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 16, 2012 | Brokerage
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...
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 | Oct 1, 2012 | IFTA, Reports, Taxes
October 31 is coming up fast. Don’t forget to file your IFTA report! Here’s a basic rundown of what they are, how to file, and how to make it easier. How to File Your IFTA Report 1. To put it simply, the International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) is a pact between the...
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 TruckingOffice | Aug 21, 2012 | IFTA, Invoice, Reports
You asked and we listened! Five brand new features have been added to TruckingOffice. Logo – You can now upload your company logo to appear on the top of all your invoices. Invoices will now have a signature look to them with your logo at the top! Quick Miles...
by Allen Campbell | Aug 16, 2012 | Brokerage, ELD
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...
by TruckingOffice | Jul 13, 2012 | Brokerage, Invoice, Organization
Working as a freight broker can be very rewarding; in addition to the opportunity to earn excellent pay, there are perks like setting your own schedule and, if you choose, working out of your home. But, unless you’re a naturally organized person (and how many of us...
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