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 | Jun 3, 2014 | CVSA, ELD, Safety
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance has scheduled its annual Roadcheck on June 3 to June 5. Nearly 10,000 inspectors will spread out from Alaska to Mexico to examine trucks at 1,500 locations. The purpose of these inspections is to check on compliance to the...
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 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 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 | 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 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 | 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 | 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 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 | 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 | 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 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 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 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 | 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 | 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 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 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 TruckingOffice | Jun 5, 2012 | Brokerage, MATS, Trucking Management
Truck driving has a lot going for it; the pay can be good, and there’s nothing like the freedom of the open road. It does have its drawbacks, however. Being stuck in a cab for hours on end, eating fatty foods, and enduring periods of loneliness can all take a toll on...
by TruckingOffice | Jun 1, 2012 | Trucking Management
For weary drivers, there’s nothing like a clean, inviting place to pull off the road for a while, have a good meal, and maybe even enjoy some shopping or other fun activities. Here’s a look at three of America’s best truck stops that offer all that and more: 1. Iowa...
by Allen Campbell | Feb 23, 2012 | Taxes
Keeping up-to-date on trucking industry statistics may not be one of the top priorities for owners of small trucking companies; you’re busy, busy, busy, and probably don’t have much time to look up trucking industry trends. However, some of these statistics may put...
by Allen Campbell | Feb 21, 2012 | Maintenance, Reports, Safety, Taxes
Although acing a FMCSA compliance review is not totally possible, these reviews are easier if trucking company owners and managers are fully prepared. The purpose of these reviews is to keep roadways safe by making sure drivers and trucks are competent. Therefore, the...
by Allen Campbell | Jan 26, 2012 | Maintenance, Trucking Software
Over time, the five most expensive truck costs are fuel, tires, brakes, batteries and oil changes. Trucking fleet maintenance software helps owners and companies keep up with routine maintenance, reduce costs and increase profits. Although this might not be a major...
by Allen Campbell | Jan 18, 2012 | DOT Rules and Regulations, Invoice, Maintenance, Reports, Safety, Trucking Software
Fleet operators can spend their time keeping trucks rolling or dealing with the complex and confusing DOT Safety Audit requirements. Of course, every operator knows what happens if trucks or businesses do not comply or pass: bye-bye business! There is an easy way and...
by Allen Campbell | Dec 19, 2011 | Invoice
For owners of small trucking companies (those with one to 20 trucks in their fleet) selecting essential expense management software can be intimidating, confusing and, above all, expensive. Such software can often cost thousands of dollars—a major hit to the bottom...
by Allen Campbell | Dec 12, 2011 | Trucking Software
Stretching for 2,460 miles – meandering along the southern U.S. and Gulf Coast states from Jacksonville, Fla. to Los Angeles – Interstate 10 is a well-worn path for truckers. Respite for the road-weary is required along the way. However, finding trucker-friendly...
by Allen Campbell | Oct 24, 2011 | Maintenance, Reports, Trucking Management
Going green has arguably become the most popular marketing technique in our current economy. Sure, people like to save money, so slashing prices will draw in customers, but just about every product from major manufacturers has a label declaring what it’s doing for the...
by Allen Campbell | Sep 23, 2011 | Invoice, Maintenance, Organization, Reports
Don’t jeopardize your livelihood. Get organized and stay organized with TruckingOffice. I understand how exciting it is to add more trucks to your small fleet. When you go from 2 trucks to 3 or 4 or 5 it is exciting to start bringing in that additional income. ...
by Allen Campbell | Sep 21, 2011 | Fleet Management, Freight Sales, IFTA, Maintenance, Taxes, Trucking Management
Owning a fleet of trucks can be very problematic. If you have owned a fleet of trucks for a while then you know what I mean. Every day it seems like there are just multiple problems all day long. Everything from driver issues to customer related issues to sales...
by Allen Campbell | Sep 14, 2011 | Trucking Software
Most trucking software is written from the accountant’s point of view. I always found this to be very confusing. Basically they take an accounting program and modify it to work for trucking companies. If you don’t have an accounting background it is very difficult to...
by Allen Campbell | Sep 13, 2011 | Trucking Software
Rising fuel costs are often at the top of trucking industry statistics because they have such a broad effect on the economy. Ordinary citizens just about take to the street whenever gasoline jumps ten cents a gallon, but compared to a trucker’s dependency on fuel,...
by Allen Campbell | Aug 5, 2011 | Owner Operator
Is it time to add trucks? Trucking companies are always trying to figure out when it is a good time to add trucks to the fleet. If you are an owner operator or the owner of a small trucking fleet then I think that you are in trucking at the right time. Every...
by Allen Campbell | Aug 3, 2011 | Safety
Rough road… In today’s trucking industry it sure seems like the cards are stacked against you as an independent owner/operator. It always seems like freight rates are going down and expenses are going up. In today’s troubled economy it seems tougher than ever before...
by Allen Campbell | Jul 25, 2011 | Invoice, Maintenance, Organization, Owner Operator, Trucking Software
A trucking fleet has numerous vehicles that need to be monitored and maintained. With the right owner/operator trucking software, an owner can track the location and physical condition of his or her trucks. This type of software can pay bills, track mileage, notify of...
by Allen Campbell | Jul 18, 2011 | Fleet Management, Invoice, Trucking Software
The trucking industry is a booming business that involves tedious tasks and objectives. However, these objectives can be very confusing if you do not have the right management tools. Trucking business software is designed to keep your company’s objectives in the...
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