by TruckingOffice | Apr 5, 2021 | IFTA, IFTA Filing
If you’re new to the trucking industry, you may not know that at one time, truckers were required to get fuel permits from each state on their route. This requirement made the process of calculating and distributing fuel taxes a burdensome, inefficient task for...
by TruckingOffice | Mar 29, 2021 | ELD, Electronic Logging Device
It is no secret that the trucking industry is moving towards a technological approach. In fact, transitioning from manual driving logs to electronic logging devices (ELDs) became mandatory in most areas in December. However, there are still many trucking companies...
by TruckingOffice | Mar 22, 2021 | ELD
The ELD mandate set by the DOT effects most drivers. According to the guidelines set forth by the FMCSA, there are only a few ELD exemptions. Why Are ELD Standards So Strict? It’s about safety. The goal of these strict ELD standards is to ensure safer working...
by TruckingOffice | Mar 16, 2021 | Safety
The Federal Motor Carriers Safety Administration creates the standards to license and test commercial motor vehicle drivers. They compile data from investigations and use it to improve motor carrier safety throughout the country. Sometimes the FMCSA may conduct an...
by TruckingOffice | Mar 15, 2021 | Fleet Management
In most businesses, the two most significant challenges are reducing costs and increasing profits. Of course, the way business owners and managers approach the challenges will differ in accordance with the type of industry. But when it comes to fleet...
by TruckingOffice | Mar 9, 2021 | Trucking Management Software, Trucking Software
TMS stands for transportation management system. This is a useful software that can help trucking companies stay organized, perform better, and avoid common trucking issues. This trucking software has plenty of features that help with the organization of files and...
by TruckingOffice | Mar 9, 2021 | ELD, Electronic Logging Device
The ELD mandate is an attempt by the FMCSA to reduce highway accidents involving commercial motor vehicles. Most CMVs must install an FMCSA-compliant electronic logging device. The mandate applies to large and small fleets, as well as owner-operator...
by TruckingOffice | Mar 2, 2021 | Trucking Management, Trucking Software
A reliable transportation management system can significantly benefit your trucking company in more ways than one. But making sure you choose the right TMS for your operations can be a challenge. This is particularly hard if you are new to using trucking software. TMS...
by TruckingOffice | Mar 1, 2021 | Trucking Management, Trucking Software
Nothing is more important in the trucking business than real-time shipment visibility. What does this mean? It means dispatch can be more proactive and address any problems that might be brewing. It also means customers know when to expect their...
by TruckingOffice | Feb 22, 2021 | IRP, Reports, Trucking Industry News
What is IRP? The International Registration Plan is an agreement among 48 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, and 10 Canadian provinces. The plan simplifies the process of fee collection and disbursement. The IRP requires only one apportioned...
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