by TruckingOffice | Jun 29, 2020 | Trucking Software
Trucking management software is designed to make life much easier for those who work in the trucking industry. And thanks to many modern advancements, these programs have been successful with doing just that. Having the right system in place to help you manage all the...
by TruckingOffice | Jun 22, 2020 | Trucking Software
Are you using a reliable trucking management software? There is a lot more that goes into running a trucking company than simply taking orders from clients and ensuring deliveries arrive on time. You need to make sure your drivers are keeping track of their time on...
by TruckingOffice | Jun 15, 2020 | ELD, Electronic Logging Device, Trucking Software
Keeping track of your hours of service while on the road is an essential part of being a truck driver. It’s imperative that all drivers log their HOS efficiently so that the trucking company has all this information on record. These details may be needed in the future...
by TruckingOffice | Jun 8, 2020 | Fleet Management, IFTA, Invoice, Maintenance, Safety, Taxes
Fleet management technology is transforming the trucking world every day, and that’s a good thing. Those of us who have been around for a while can remember the days before everyone had smartphones, iPads, and laptops. While it’s easy to get nostalgic for...
by TruckingOffice | Jun 1, 2020 | Trucking Software
The trucking business is an important part of our country’s economy. There are thousands of businesses out there depending on trucking companies to help them meet their demands and stay afloat. Your trucking business may be the key to helping other businesses make a...
by TruckingOffice | May 26, 2020 | Trucking Software
Handling the accounting within any business is often a long and arduous task, and this can be especially true in trucking. There are multiple factors to consider in trucking accounting, including IFTA fees, mileage, fuel, and much more. With so many factors to juggle,...
by TruckingOffice | May 18, 2020 | DOT Rules and Regulations, Driver Logbook, ELD, Electronic Logging Device, Trucking Software
For certain truckers, there is a 16-hour short-haul exemption that is available under certain circumstances. Short Haul A short-haul is a trucker who hauls a load and returns home the same day. These truckers may cross state lines, but they consistently return home...
by TruckingOffice | May 18, 2020 | Trucking Management Software, Trucking Software
Disorganization can be a terrible enemy when it comes to running a trucking business. It leads to constant wasted time and money in every area of the business. Whether it be more time spent compiling reports or having to manually record fuel or maintenance costs, this...
by TruckingOffice | May 11, 2020 | Trucking Software
The trucking industry has changed immensely over the years. It will likely continue to do so as technology advances. Years ago, everything was done manually from logging man-hours to tracking expenses. Fortunately, technology has made much of this easier to track and...
by TruckingOffice | May 4, 2020 | ELD
The trucking industry is vital to the health of the American economy. An estimated 70% of the nation’s goods are transported by trucks. Therefore, nearly every business and household in the United States relies on the trucking industry. This trend is expected to...
by TruckingOffice | Apr 27, 2020 | IFTA, IFTA Filing, IRP, Trucking Software
Are you eligible for IFTA extensions? What about your IRP? Some jurisdictions are giving them to truckers who have hauled medical or other essential materials during this crisis. What do you plan to do? IFTA Extensions Owner-operators, trucking companies, brokers...
by TruckingOffice | Apr 23, 2020 | Trucking Software
There are numerous administrative duties to take care of when running a trucking operation. One of the most important of these is recording and tracking the proper information for quarterly IFTA reporting. It will never be exactly easy or fun to do IFTA reporting, but...
by TruckingOffice | Apr 20, 2020 | IFTA Filing, Trucking Software
Are you keeping up with the IFTA changes right now? IFTA Changes – Fuel Tax Rates It’s that time of year again when you’re doing your IFTA filing and you need to be confident that you’re paying the right amount. Not too much, not too little....
by TruckingOffice | Apr 17, 2020 | ELD
All trucking companies must now use electronic logging devices (ELDs) in their vehicles. We want to make sure the system you are using is the best for truck drivers. Not all logging devices compare equally to each other. There are many different kinds of ELDs...
by TruckingOffice | Apr 12, 2020 | IFTA, IFTA Filing, IRP
2020 is turning out to be quite the year, isn’t it? Now it’s April and we’re struggling with IFTA and the pandemic. First of all, we know – we couldn’t do it without you truckers on the road. You men and women who haul the goods we need...
by TruckingOffice | Apr 10, 2020 | DOT Rules and Regulations
If you work in the trucking industry, you know that new legislation and changes in the Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations are not uncommon. And, 2020 is no exception. There are several new DOT requirements that go into effect this year. They will impact...
by TruckingOffice | Apr 6, 2020 | IFTA
For many years, paying fuel taxes was a nightmare for truckers and trucking companies. It required truck drivers to stop at every port of entry to buy a permit. That was both taxing and time-consuming. As the trucking industry continued to become more regulated,...
by TruckingOffice | Mar 30, 2020 | Trucking Management
Nothing can cripple a small trucking business faster than unpaid client invoices. In fact, a 2019 report put the total amount owed in unpaid invoices across all small businesses in the United States at about $825 billion. Needless to say, accounts receivable is the...
by TruckingOffice | Mar 23, 2020 | Maintenance, Trucking Management Software
As a truck driver, your truck is a home away from home. This means that it is important that your truck is in working order. Trucking maintenance can keep your ride smooth and safe. TMS can help ensure you are staying on top of your maintenance. Nobody wants to get...
by TruckingOffice | Mar 16, 2020 | Trucking Management
While cash flow is important to every business, it is especially important to the trucking business. Cash flow can involve anything from checks to Paypal payments. In the trucking industry, customers can take 30 to 90 days to pay. This can greatly hinder your...
by TruckingOffice | Mar 9, 2020 | Trucking Management
Dispatching is the cog that keeps truck-drivers moving. A truck dispatcher is responsible for the loads you carry, as well as the routes you take. As important as they are, dispatchers can occasionally create problems. Errors are bound to happen between a truck driver...
by TruckingOffice | Mar 2, 2020 | Trucking Management, Trucking Software
The trucking industry keeps the United States’ economy flowing. Without truck-drivers hauling resources on the road, a great number of industries would come to a stand-still. Around 71% of the United State’s freight is moved by trucks. This equates to nearly 11...
by TruckingOffice | Feb 24, 2020 | ELD
The US Congress, in 2012, introduced a bill known as the “Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century.” This bill is also well-known as MAP-21. This bill listed out highway funding measures. It also included a provision that made it mandatory for the FMCSA to create...
by TruckingOffice | Feb 17, 2020 | IRP
Unless you’re just making local runs, you may be required to get an IRP plate. This allows you to travel outside your state jurisdiction. The International Registration Plan (IRP) is an agreement between the United States, District of Columbia, and Canadian provinces....
by TruckingOffice | Feb 14, 2020 | Trucking Management Software
Running a successful trucking company is all about the numbers. Owner-operators are constantly running the numbers to determine how their business is doing. These calculations are what ultimately drive the business decisions they make to enhance their company’s...
by TruckingOffice | Feb 10, 2020 | Business Plan, Owner Operator
Running a profitable business and still running out of money is not an uncommon problem for American business owners. According to a U.S. Bank study, 82% of businesses fail because of cash flow problems. Not because they can’t provide quality service or attract good...
by TruckingOffice | Feb 6, 2020 | Trucking Management Software
Knowledgeable, reliable dispatching is the backbone of a successful trucking business. Dispatchers act as the go-between for truck drivers, customers, and the trucking company. They manage every behind-the-scene aspect of a delivery run, from pick-up to drop-off....
by TruckingOffice | Feb 3, 2020 | Trucking Management Software
There is a lot that goes into running a trucking business. Like any company, there are a lot of moving pieces. From paying drivers to keeping track of deliveries to logging fuel and miles, there is a lot on an owner’s mind. It is all too easy for something...
by TruckingOffice | Jan 30, 2020 | Business Plan
Of all the modes of transportation in the United States, trucking is by far the most important. A staggering 80% of all cargo in the U.S. is transported by the trucking industry. This is four times the amount as air, rail, water, and pipeline combined. Additionally,...
by TruckingOffice | Jan 27, 2020 | IFTA, IFTA Filing, Trucking Software
What’s the fastest IFTA calculator available? Everybody wants to know that right about now. Get this stupid task done and get back on the road, right? We’ve got better things to do. Breaking down the IFTA Calculations First, you have to track all of your...
by TruckingOffice | Jan 23, 2020 | IFTA
The International Fuel Tax Agreement, also known as IFTA, was designed to simplify the collection and proportional distribution of motor fuel use fees among member jurisdictions. Motor carriers who travel in more than one jurisdiction are required to register...
by TruckingOffice | Jan 20, 2020 | Trucking Software
I was reading about strategies to reduce your IFTA taxes and someone suggested that you buy fuel in every state – and only enough for that state. I think that finding a simple IFTA for owner-operators would be a lot easier. Likewise, it will make it less likely...
by TruckingOffice | Jan 16, 2020 | ELD
All truckers know that the job requires a ton of paperwork. Everything needs to be logged – mileage, fuel, deliveries, and more. It is easy to forget or miscalculate something every once in a while, especially if you are tired or just going through the...
by TruckingOffice | Jan 13, 2020 | Trucking Software
Do you worry about having an accurate IFTA tax filing? Maybe you know what could happen if you don’t file it correctly, and that bothers you? It should. The consequences to doing it wrong are almost as bad as failing to do it all. What is the IFTA Reporting...
by TruckingOffice | Jan 9, 2020 | ELD, IFTA, Trucking Management Software
TruckingOffice began as a small trucking authority in 2002. The owner, Allen, tried to manage everything with a combination of paper logs, spreadsheets, and Quickbooks. This was very hectic and caused some issues. Although Quickbooks is a great tool for...
by TruckingOffice | Jan 6, 2020 | IFTA, IFTA Filing, IRP, Trucking Software
Just getting started in your new owner-operator trucking business? Welcome to the world of logistics and transportation! There’s a lot to learn when you own your own business and one of the first lessons is taxes. IFTA taxes. IRP taxes. That’s why...
by TruckingOffice | Jan 5, 2020 | DOT Rules and Regulations
Before you can effectively avoid DOT violations, you need to know what constitutes a violation and why DOT standards are so rigid. The great news is that when you put forth the effort to ensure compliance with their regulations, you become a safer driver. ...
by TruckingOffice | Dec 30, 2019 | ELD, Trucking Management Software
When you think of trucking, you naturally think of driving. Trucking is a great job that can be relaxing if you like to drive and also pays fairly well. You may not think you have to do much besides drive, but any truck driver will tell you that the...
by TruckingOffice | Dec 23, 2019 | ELD, Electronic Logging Device
The advent of new technology has introduced ELDs or electronic logging devices in the trucking industry. As a result, most truckers are now implementing these devices in a bid to harness their varied benefits. But, the primary one is that ELD connectivity helps...
by TruckingOffice | Dec 16, 2019 | ELD, Electronic Logging Device
One of the most important parts of owning an ELD is understanding how to remain compliant with the FMCSA. Initially, after the “Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century” bill was passed in 2012, trucking companies had until 2017 to implement an ELD. Its purpose...
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