by TruckingOffice | Aug 26, 2024 | Brokerage, Organization
Have you ever watched a video where an athlete goes to a gym and pretends to be a newbie? Then the athlete shows up all the people around by showing off superior skills? Not that we’re comparing trucking brokerage to althetics. We’re just saying that...
by TruckingOffice | Jul 10, 2017 | Brokerage, ELD, GATS, IFTA, Taxes
The Great American Truck Show – truly one of the best times you can have with thousands of other truckers all around you. Are you going to GATS this year? Or is your IFTA going to stop you from going to GATS? Did you have to skip a load to do the filing so you...
by TruckingOffice | Sep 19, 2016 | Brokerage, Trucking Management
Transportation brokerage software can help you break into one of the most potentially lucrative trucking-related businesses today: freight brokering. A freight broker matches loads that need hauling with drivers who need work. You act as the intermediary between the...
by TruckingOffice | Jul 18, 2016 | Brokerage, Invoice
Dispatching Software Is Necessary I know I’m not the only one out there who started driving a truck and decided I wanted to own another truck. More trucks. I wanted a fleet. Handling a fleet can also be a big responsibility, and I realized I needed dispatching...
by Allen Campbell | Apr 2, 2013 | Brokerage, ELD
Whether you’re a truck broker or just interested in finding out more about the field, there are a few things you’ll need for long-term success. You’ll have to have qualities like tact, determination, self-motivation, and a great work ethic. Contacts with truckers...
by Allen Campbell | Oct 16, 2012 | Brokerage
Success as a truck broker involves learning some basic business skills, and one of the most important ones is knowing how to deal with an angry customer. So here are some tips for what to do when this situation comes along: 1. Don’t take it personal – Most of the time...
by Allen Campbell | Aug 16, 2012 | Brokerage, ELD
One of the first things truck brokers need to decide is how to set up their firm. The law recognizes a number of ways to do so, including sole proprietors and partnerships. But you may find that incorporating your business is the right way to go. Here’s a look at some...
by TruckingOffice | Jul 13, 2012 | Brokerage, Invoice, Organization
Working as a freight broker can be very rewarding; in addition to the opportunity to earn excellent pay, there are perks like setting your own schedule and, if you choose, working out of your home. But, unless you’re a naturally organized person (and how many of us...
by Allen Campbell | Jun 19, 2012 | Brokerage, Organization, Safety, Trucking Software Training
Freight brokers stand at the very center of the trucking industry. Without a doubt, the majority of trucking freight in the country wouldn’t move off a loading dock unless a freight broker was involved. We here at TruckingOffice respects these...
by TruckingOffice | Jun 5, 2012 | Brokerage, MATS, Trucking Management
Truck driving has a lot going for it; the pay can be good, and there’s nothing like the freedom of the open road. It does have its drawbacks, however. Being stuck in a cab for hours on end, eating fatty foods, and enduring periods of loneliness can all take a toll on...
by Allen Campbell | May 29, 2012 | Brokerage, ELD, Freight Sales, Taxes, Trucking Software Training
Freight brokering is a growing field, and with good reason. Few business opportunities offer its combination of advantages, including high-income potential, flexible hours, and the ability to work from home. Not everyone can be successful in it, though. Being a broker...
by Allen Campbell | Apr 16, 2012 | Brokerage
Long-distance trucking is a great way to make money while seeing the country. However, like all occupations, it has its hazards. Among these are the effects of irregular schedules, long hours of sitting with no exercise, and less than healthy food choices. Together...
by Allen Campbell | Mar 7, 2012 | Brokerage, ELD, Freight Sales, Invoice, Organization, Safety, Trucking Software Training
Here’s a question for you: what do your clothes, your soap, your car, your computer, and your sofa have in common? Answer: all of them were delivered by truck to the stores where you purchased them. Virtually everything you’ll find for sale is transported by...
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 TruckingOffice | 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 Allen Campbell | Oct 7, 2011 | Brokerage, Reports
News From The Development Team 10-7-11 Recent Updates: A lot of work has been done recently with reports. The driver pay report now shows the company address and the driver address to provide a more professional look. This was requested by a customer, and it was a...
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