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 | Jul 14, 2014 | IFTA, IFTA Filing, Owner Operator, Trucking Software
Don’t believe us when we say that your IFTA filing can be done in 91 minutes? You don’t think you have time to start up a new IFTA filing system. If you’re an owner-operator, you’re looking at that calendar with some concern – the IFTA is...
by Allen Campbell | Jul 11, 2014 | IFTA, IFTA Filing, Reports, Taxes, Trucking Software
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...
by Allen Campbell | Jul 1, 2014 | Trucking Software
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...
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 | Apr 17, 2014 | Trucking Software
You have plenty of choices when it comes to trucking company software. With all these options, how can you pick the right product for your needs? It’s simple; just look for the following features: Ease of use – Just because computer software is written by geniuses...
by Allen Campbell | Mar 31, 2014 | Invoice, Maintenance, Owner Operator, Reports, Taxes, Trucking Software
Sometimes, when we’re explaining the benefits of our owner operator trucking software, we get comments like these: “Oh, that’s all well and good, but I’m covered. You see, I’ve already got business software that helps me track my income and expenses. It also allows me...
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 | Mar 12, 2014 | GATS, Taxes
Can you believe it’s tax time again? Are you sick of over-paying your income taxes year after stinkin’ year? And are you REALLY tired of listening to the driver in the next booth at the truckstop tell his friend how little he’s paying in taxes — and you KNOW...
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 | Jan 14, 2014 | IFTA, Maintenance, Reports, Taxes
For many trucking company owners, paperwork is their least favorite chore. We understand why, especially given the way that driving records are traditionally kept: with pencil, paper, and hand-crunched numbers. That’s why we included expense report software and fuel...
by TruckingOffice | Jan 6, 2014 | ELD, Safety, Trucking Software
It’s important for every driving professional to keep up with trucking industry news. With that in mind, here are some transportation trends to keep an eye on: The slow but continuous economic recovery is creating greater demand for truckers than the economy has seen...
by TruckingOffice | Dec 30, 2013 | Driver Logbook, Reports
Maintaining an accurate driver logbook is essential to success as a trucker, whether you’re a company driver or owner-operator. You’ll have no worries about getting in trouble for errors if you keep your log self-edited. So here are some tips to give you an idea of...
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 TruckingOffice | Dec 9, 2013 | Maintenance, Safety
Safety is the number one priority of any successful fleet manager. Fast delivery times may be the name of game, but even record setting transports are devalued if the safety of the driver and/or the load is compromised. There are several ways to promote safety among...
by TruckingOffice | Dec 3, 2013 | ELD, IFTA, Invoice, Maintenance, Owner Operator, Reports, Taxes
Owner operator trucking isn’t for everyone. While we make our living providing driving pros with top-quality software, the last thing we want is to see folks getting into the field who just aren’t cut out for it. So, before you head off to trucking school or take a...
by TruckingOffice | Nov 26, 2013 | Maintenance
Our fleet maintenance software can help you to make sure your rigs are in roadworthy condition. Let’s face it: staying on top of all the tasks needed to keep one truck going is challenging enough. Maintaining a fleet requires the kind of tools that TruckingOffice...
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...
by Allen Campbell | Nov 12, 2013 | Trucking Software
We got our first snow on the ground today in Canton, Ohio. Winter always has a way of creeping up on us. Are your trucks ready for winter? Here’s a list of a few things that you should check on your trucks before it gets really cold. Check your anti-freeze in...
by Allen Campbell | Nov 4, 2013 | IFTA, Reports
Can I export my data after I enter it in TruckingOffice? Yes. All of the reports at TruckingOffice export to spreadsheets. It is import to be able to save certain information like IFTA records for auditing purposes. That’s why we make it easy to work with....
by Allen Campbell | Oct 22, 2013 | Trucking Management
One of the most talked-about trucking industry trends these days is the move towards replacing diesel with natural gas. According to some industry watchers, diesel will be all but unheard of within 10 years. On the other hand, others say that natural gas is a fad...
by Allen Campbell | Oct 14, 2013 | IFTA, Invoice, Maintenance, Taxes, Trucking Management
Knowing how to run a successful trucking company includes knowing how to cope with stress. This is a crucial skill for owner-operators. They have all the challenges that company drivers face, on top of worries like making truck payments, covering operating expenses,...
by Allen Campbell | Sep 30, 2013 | IFTA, Reports, Taxes, Trucking Management
Part of knowing how to run a successful trucking company is being familiar with the Interstate Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA). In this post we’re doing a Q & A on the most common questions drivers have about the agreement. Q; How do I know if I need to file an IFTA...
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...
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