Metrics that Make You Money – The Numbers You Must Watch
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...The Road Check Is Coming
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...Self-Auditing the Driver Logbook: What to Look for After a Wreck
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...Which Trucking Company Software is Right for You?
You have plenty of choices when it comes to trucking company software. With all these options, how can you pick the right product for your needs? It’s simple; just look for the following features: Ease of use – Just because computer software is written by geniuses...How Owner Operator Trucking Software Works
Sometimes, when we’re explaining the benefits of our owner operator trucking software, we get comments like these: “Oh, that’s all well and good, but I’m covered. You see, I’ve already got business software that helps me track my income and expenses. It also allows me...Self-Auditing the Driver Logbook: Ensuring You’re Ready for a DOT Visit
Staying on top of driver logbook issues is one of the primary duties you have as a trucking company owner. Self-auditing this important record is one of many steps you should take to ensure that you’re in compliance with DOT regulations. Making sure you comply with...We’ve got your new tax guy!
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...Trucking Industry Trends: Economy Improving in 2014
Among the trucking industry trends to keep an eye on is a slow but steady improvement in the overall economy for 2014, according to three industry experts who spoke at the American Trucking Association Management Conference and Exhibition in October 2013. One of these...
Self-Auditing the Driver Logbook: Why It’s Necessary and How ELD Can Help
There’s an old saying that goes something like this: “take care of your own business; otherwise someone else will take care of it for you.” This is certainly true when it comes to self-auditing the driver logbook. As a fleet manager of your trucking company, you’re...Free Load Profit Calculator for Truckers
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