How to Apply for Your IRP Plates
The International Registration Plan, also known as IRP, is a reciprocity agreement between states in the United States, the District of Columbia, and some provinces of Canada that recognize the registration of commercial motor vehicles that are registered in other...
IFTA Shortcuts
Do you know any good IFTA shortcuts? GPS doesn’t always know best. LIke my drive home - the GPS always tells me to turn onto one street that’s right beside two schools. Turning left there can take 10 minutes if you’re there right after school lets out. It’s a...
The Best ELD Devices on the Market Right Now
Background According to the Federal Highway Administration, the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act -- also known as MAP-21 -- was signed on July 6th, 2012. This mandated that ELDs must be in all commercial motor vehicles involved with interstate...
IFTA Calculator Blues
It’s the first of July. Do you have IFTA Calculator blues? IFTA and Maintenance There’s a school of thought that says you don’t replace a part until one minute before it breaks. Only problem with that mindset is… you have to know when that minute is and...
Trucking Management Software: Free vs. Paid
Aah, so you have decided to start a trucking company! Great idea! Whether you own one truck or a large fleet, there’s a good chance that you have considered getting a trucking management software (TMS) to optimize operations. The reason why you need one is apparent;...
Three Keys to Success With Fleet Vehicle Management
Smart fleet vehicle management can help you contain your costs, boost your profits, and keep your people happy. Fleet vehicle management Fleet vehicle management is probably the most important thing that a fleet manager has to track. There aren't any invoices, IFTA...
5 Tips on Avoiding ELD Errors
There’s no denying that having an ELD solution in place can help you reach high levels of safety, savings, and efficiency in your trucking business. Unfortunately, the implementation and adoption of ELD devices can be a challenge. Even if everything is rolled out...
IRP Renewal: Who, What, When, Where & Why
Every year, thousands of truck drivers flock IRP offices and stand in lines for hours waiting to renew their credentials. In many cases, what follows this are inaccurate charges, penalties, and processing delays, which sometimes end up putting truckers off the road....
ELD Mandate: What is It?
You’ve probably heard about the ELD mandate by now. It has been shaking up the freight industry for a while, and you’re wondering whether this is just a buzzed-about word, or it’s actually here to stay. If that’s you, this article takes you through everything you need...
ELD and Trucking Management Systems
For small owner-operator trucking businesses, ELD hasn't been a welcome change. It's seen as invasive. People worry about the government spying on them. There hasn't been a single benefit to truckers. TruckingOffice wants to change that. We see the ELD as a part of a...
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