by Allen Campbell | Feb 28, 2012 | IFTA, Taxes
The International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) was established for two reasons. One, to make it easier and more efficient for motor carriers who operate in multiple states or jurisdictions to report their fuel use. Secondarily to help them pay the appropriate fuel taxes....
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 | Feb 17, 2012 | Brokerage, Maintenance, Reports
TruckingOffice is now offering brokerage software for only $45 per month for unlimited usage. This easy to use trucking brokerage software features load tracking, carrier maintenance, and customer management. Load tracking Customer history Carrier history Lane history...
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 23, 2012 | Brokerage, Maintenance, Safety
Truck brokering maximizes the money made in freight hauling by allowing trucking companies to negotiate cargo hauling with other freight companies. Truck brokerage software makes this process easy. Any owner interested in expanding his or her business should learn a...
by TruckingOffice | Jan 20, 2012 | Safety
By using nine good motoring habits, truckers can continue to ride the highways in a safe manner. After all, no one wants to add the information of a truck accident to their financial or DOT records, even if they have easy-to-use, online truck expense management...
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...
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