by Allen Campbell | Apr 2, 2016 | IFTA, Invoice, IRP, Reports, Trucking Management
Nobody ever said, “I like doing my billing by hand.” The biggest improvement in the trucker world must be the use of computers to route our trucks, manage our accounts and finish that IFTA. We’ve heard about all those different choices that truckers...
by TruckingOffice | Mar 31, 2016 | Fleet Management, IFTA, Invoice, IRP, Maintenance, Organization, Reports, Trucking Management
TruckingOffice’s truck fleet management software can help you to meet the challenge If you’re running your own transportation company, whether you run one truck or 1,000, you’ve got big challenges. Fail to succeed here and your business will fail. So why...
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 | Mar 3, 2016 | Reports
Every once in a while, you hear about a big truck wreck caused by a trucker who fell asleep at the wheel, and then the politicians start talking about restricting hours on the road, and once again, truckers get the short end of the stick. More regulations make it...
by Allen Campbell | Feb 25, 2016 | IFTA, Owner Operator, Taxes, Trucking Management
And it’s not about getting it done early this time. Checking your IFTA report a month before the end of the quarter lets you know what states you’ve gone through and what states you’ve purchased fuel in. If you’ve been through a state a number...
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 | Feb 4, 2016 | Freight Sales, Owner Operator, Trucking Management
I can’t argue with how easy it is to use a load board. You’ll find customers there, sure. But is it the best way? Depending on who you ask, we either have too many trucks on the road for the amount of shipping needed, or we don’t have nearly enough....
by Allen Campbell | Jan 21, 2016 | IFTA, IFTA Filing, Invoice, Owner Operator, Trucking Management
QuickBooks is probably the best-known small business software out there. I hear a lot of owner-operators tell me that it’s how they manage their finances. I can understand that for those people who are running a small fleet and have a bookkeeper. On one hand,...
by Allen Campbell | Jan 15, 2016 | IFTA, IRP, Maintenance, Organization, Owner Operator, Reports, Trucking Management
Making New Years Resolutions to Get Organized? 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 get organized and take care of my paperwork. If...
by TruckingOffice | Jan 4, 2016 | Maintenance, Safety, Trucking Software
Our trucking software can help you to run your business more efficiently, removing waste and enhancing your bottom line. That’s more important than ever, if the concerns many have about new EPA/NHTSA regulations are true. What the Government Wants to Do The...
by TruckingOffice | Jan 1, 2016 | Fleet Management, IFTA, Maintenance, Taxes
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...
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 TruckingOffice | Dec 16, 2015 | IFTA, Maintenance, Taxes, Trucking Management, Trucking Software
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...
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 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 28, 2015 | IFTA, IRP, Taxes, Trucking Management
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…...
by Allen Campbell | Oct 14, 2015 | ELD, Maintenance, Trucking Management
A friend asked me recently about the trucks she’s noticed on the roads. “Does everyone wash their trucks every day? I noticed a dirty truck on the road today – it’s the first one I’ve seen all summer.” Yep, we take pride in our...
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 | Sep 16, 2015 | Maintenance
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...
by TruckingOffice | Sep 9, 2015 | Safety
Truck tracking software can help your trucking business boost profits and slash expenses. Here’s why we say that: As you well know, in the transportation business, every mile adds to your fuel bills, delays shipment times, and adds wear-and-tear to your fleet. Truck...
by TruckingOffice | Sep 2, 2015 | ELD, Maintenance, Owner Operator, Taxes, Trucking Software Training
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:...
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 Allen Campbell | Jul 28, 2015 | IFTA, Owner Operator, Reports, Trucking Management
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...
by Allen Campbell | Jul 21, 2015 | IFTA, IRP, LTL, Maintenance, Trucking Management
We know you can sign up for our free 30 day trial to do your IFTA report for free. We want you to. We believe that if you take the time to enter a quarter’s worth of loads, you’ll find our IFTA report is worth every penny that you’ll pay for in the...
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 | May 19, 2015 | Taxes
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...
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 Allen Campbell | Mar 3, 2015 | IFTA, IRP, Maintenance, Organization, Owner Operator, Reports, Trucking Management
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...
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 TruckingOffice | Jan 20, 2015 | IFTA, Invoice, Reports, Safety, Taxes
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...
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 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 | Nov 10, 2014 | ELD, Safety
Technology continues to drive new trucking industry trends as 2014 draws to a close. For tomorrow’s truckers, this holds the promise of trucks that are more comfortable and easier to drive. For fleet owners and managers, the new methods promise fuel savings and...
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 TruckingOffice | Oct 15, 2014 | Driver Logbook, ELD, Electronic Logging Device, Safety
Is an Electronic Driver Logbook Coming Soon to Your Truck? The vast majority of commercial drivers are honest, hardworking people. However, there are a few rotten apples in every bunch. This is seen in the wrecks that occur every year due to truckers who insist on...
by TruckingOffice | Oct 14, 2014 | Customer Development, IFTA, IFTA Filing, Invoice, Maintenance
Is this your IFTA Filing? October 1 8:00 a.m. Swear that this quarter, the IFTA filing is going to be better. 8:20 a.m. Look for all of the log books and fuel receipts for the 3rd quarter. 8:39 a.m. Find a stack of log books, an opened purple envelope with a Spanish...
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 | Sep 2, 2014 | Invoice, Maintenance, Reports
Joe sits at his desk and looks at the piles of truck maintenance records his shop boss just handed him. In here somewhere is a receipt for the water pump that he was sure he’s paid for last month – one that was costing Joe an arm and a leg as the truck...
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,...
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