by Allen Campbell | Aug 13, 2015 | Invoice, Reports, Trucking Management
“It’s all in who you know,” is the old proverb. That’s probably right – you need to create a relationship with a shipper so they’ll think of you when they have a shipment going out. Last week, I talked about sending emails to a potential new customer. That works, but...
by TruckingOffice | Aug 11, 2015 | IFTA, Maintenance, Reports
Truck maintenance software will protect your drivers and your bottom line. To see what we mean, simply Google the term “truck driving accidents.” You’ll see thousands of links to law firms pop up on your computer screen. These companies make big bucks by suing people...
by Allen Campbell | Aug 6, 2015 | Trucking Software
I just got off the phone with one of my drivers. He had a few words to say about freight hauling. I just happened to be the one who got the earful. Fuel may be down in price, but according to the driver, so are the loads. He said he’s having a rough time finding a...
by TruckingOffice | Aug 4, 2015 | IFTA, LTL, Taxes
Transportation management software has become a must-have in recent years, whether you’re a freight broker or owner-operator. No other software on the market outdoes TruckingOffice when it comes to giving transportation pros the features they need in a secure,...
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 TruckingOffice | Jul 20, 2015 | IFTA, Owner Operator, Taxes, Trucking Software, Trucking Software Training
Starting an owner operator trucking business isn’t for everyone. It requires a unique skill set, devotion to the transportation industry, and a passion for excellence. So, before investing in truck driver training or quitting your company driving job, ask yourself the...
by Allen Campbell | Jul 14, 2015 | IFTA, Maintenance, Organization, Trucking Management
Get Organized WITH Your IFTA! Every year, I thought the same thing – I need to be ready for the IFTA. I’d do everything I could think of to get organized and ready for it. Every year, I’d find something else that could go wrong and I’d spend a couple of days wondering...
by TruckingOffice | Jul 6, 2015 | IFTA, Taxes
International Fuel Tax Agreement or IFTA tax preparation doesn’t have to drive you crazy. Here are some tips for making this essential task simpler and easier. 7 Tips for Success Keep your mileage log accurate and up-to-date. This is important whether you’re using...
by TruckingOffice | Jun 29, 2015 | Trucking Management
Every owner-operator needs to understand bookkeeping for truck drivers. Sounds intimidating, right? If you’re like most people, bookkeeping sounds complicated. Is it better to hire a bookkeeper or accountant, rather than risk doing your accounts wrong? Some...
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