The Eclipse and Truckers
Apparently, someone is worried about us truckers. I saw this about the eclipse on the Overdrive website: Oregon, Idaho, Wyoming, Nebraska and Colorado are placing restrictions on oversize/overweight loads in the days around the eclipse. The Oregon Department of...
Get Organized with LTL Dispatch Software
Amazon Prime Day was just held on July 11, 2017. Early reports say that Prime Day has officially surpassed Black Friday in one-day sales. I don’t know if that’s true, but it does make one thing clear: LTL shipping is booming thanks to Amazon. How do we...
When Will Electronic Logbooks Be Mandatory?
Many drivers have been asking one question. “When will electronic logbooks be mandatory?” Asking “When will electronic logbooks be mandatory” might be the wrong question altogether. Remember that your competitors are always trying to one-up...
Don’t Wait to File your HVUT
Did you remember that the HVUT is due on August 31? What is that? The Heavy Vehicle Use Tax is another tax we truckers pay to stay on the roads. I think it’s supposed to pay for highway maintenance, but I couldn’t find anything concrete to back that up....
Don’t Waste Your Time on the IFTA
You heard me. Don’t waste your time on your IFTA. I’m not telling you to ignore it or to not do it. I’m just pointing out that this chore has all the appeal of cleaning up my dog’s leftovers in the backyard after it rains. Many of us remember...
3 Benefits of an Electronic Truck Driver Log Book for New Truckers
When we announced our new TruckingOffice ELD system, we talked to a lot of truckers about truck driver log books. The phrase “electronic truck driver log book” gets a lot of comments. A lot of comments. One of my favorite misconceptions was that the truck...
Fuel Tax Reporting Software: IFTA, Invoices, and Ice Machines
Maybe fuel tax reporting software isn’t on your radar because you enjoy the challenge of filing the IFTA. Ok, jokes aside. Maybe IFTA software isn’t on your mind. After all, it’s just 4 times a year and why spend money on it? What about your...
GATS is Coming – Is Your IFTA Going To Stop You?
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...
What Does ELD Mean and Why You Should Know
Are you asking yourself, what does ELD mean? You’re not alone. This simple term is causing a lot of waves in the trucking world. In this post, we’ll explain the basics of ELDs and why they’re important. We think you’ll be pleasantly surprised...
What Do You Think About Uber Freight?
I’m hearing about Uber Freight – some people love it, some people hate it, some people fear it. What do you think? Is Uber going to take over trucking? I was trying to see exactly what Uber is offering. They say they want to speed up payment to...
ELD Mandate: Truth and Myths
The deadline for complying with the ELD mandate is December 17, 2017, according to the FMCSA website. You’ll need to have your vehicles compliant by that date. Unfortunately, there’s a ton of misinformation floating around about the ELD mandate, both on...
Don’t Buy an ELD!
Are you getting started as an truck owner-operator? Don’t buy an ELD now! Yes, I know that it’s got to be on your truck this year. But don’t buy it now. Not yet. You need to be sure that the ELD you buy will be compliant and manage your data...
How Do You Know If You’re Making Money in Trucking?
IF YOU CAN’T SEE MY MIRRORS I CAN’T SEE YOU Making Money in Trucking I was following a truck down US 30 in Ohio this week. The state and trucking are coming alive. The seed trucks are moving tons of corn and soybeans to be planted, and I lost count of...
Owner-Operator Trucking Business: What Sort of Insurance Will You Need?
Northeast Ohio has had its share of truck accidents this week. We’ve seen miles-long hours-long backups twice with trucks involved in collisions within a few miles of our home office. It made me think about trucking insurance and hoped those truckers had...
CVSA RoadCheck Blitz
CVSA Roadcheck Blitz Saves Me Money I don’t want to have to worry in June about the CVSA Roadcheck Blitz. I don’t want to have to take days off the road because I’m afraid of an inspection. You shouldn’t have to, either. That’s the...
Small Fleet Trucking Software: What Are the Challenges of Managing a Small Fleet?
Are You Running a Small Fleet? Are You Thinking About Buying Another Truck? If you’re running a small trucking fleet, you already know the challenges of moving freight. But there are a few other duties you have to take care of too. Building up your client...
What Does the Electronic Logging Device (ELD) Mandate Mean for Truckers?
You’ve Got Questions, We’ve Got Answers on the Electronic Logging Device (ELD) mandate The December 2017 deadline is fast approaching. It’s the deadline to comply with the federal electronic logging device (ELD) mandate. Some truckers are excited...
Sneak Peek: TruckingOffice ELD announcement
TruckingOffice ELD (electronic logging device) is in development now December is right around the corner. We’ve got the government mandate to get an electronic logging device (ELD) into our cabs by then. TruckingOffice ELD is now in the works. What is the ELD...
What Can Free Trial Trucking Software Offer You?
TruckingOffice Free Trial Software There’s no shortage of “free” things on the Internet, including a limited amount of no-cost trucking software. While you may benefit from downloading a free app for your smartphone every now and then, full-fledged software packages...
3 Ways Our Fleet Management Software Can Help You to Succeed
Fleet Management Software Helps You Succeed If you’re thinking about moving up from owning your own truck to owning a fleet, you’re thinking smart. This field is wide open for you. Just make sure you have the right fleet management software to make it...
Here’s What the New Electronic Driver Logbook Rules May Do to Your Livelihood
The 21st Century Driver Electronic Logbook The trucking industry is always changing and evolving. One of the biggest changes we have seen in the 21st century is the electronic log book device. Some know it as the ELD, mandate. An ELD is an electronic device. It allows...
How to Run a Successful Trucking Company
We all know truckers who don’t make it past the first year. How to run a successful trucking company wasn’t part of the training when they learned how to drive. They make mistakes that cost them their trucks, their finances, and maybe even hurts their...
Keep a Tight Rein on Expenses with Trucking Accounting Software
It’s that time of year. Spending on gifts for family, friends, and customers. How can a trucking accounting software help? Simple. Keep track of the pennies in January through November and have dollars in December. Does Your Trucking Accounting Software Have...Get Paid on Time with Trucking Industry Software
Ever look at a load board and wonder if shippers realize that we can’t do this for free? I’ve been looking at some loads recently that I can’t imagine any trucker is going to take because no one can afford to take a load for that little money per...
What Do You Keep In Your Cab In the Winter?
Mother Nature is sure being kind to us here in northeast Ohio. It’s a sunny day in November and that’s a pretty rare thing for us up here. We truckers need to get serious about getting ready for winter. When the sun’s beating down on us through...Why You Should Winterize Your Truck Now
Here in Ohio today, it was 75 degrees and sunny – a rare October day to be sure. Who’s thinking about winter? Nobody wants to talk about winterizing your truck right now. Maybe you should be. Winterize Your Truck A month from now, it could be snowing....Building Your Trucking Team to Reach Your Goals
[bs_well size=”md”] TruckingOffice Wants Truckers to Succeed We’ve been focusing some of our blog posts on goals and goal setting. SMART goal setting SCHEMES to figure out your action plan Measurements to determine where your strengths and weaknesses...Owner Operator Trucking Software to Fit Your Budget
Looking at owner operator trucking software? As an owner operator, you need just a few things to get started as a trucker. You need: a cab a trailer a load a way to manage all the paperwork including dispatches, routing, invoices, late payments, factoring, IFTA,...
Why Do You Need Small Trucking Company Software?
As a small trucking concern, you might think that you don’t need software. You may think it’s optional, like whether you want new seat covers this year. Small trucking company management software can make the difference between a business succeeding and...The 12 Days Before the Roadcheck Blitz
We decided to have some fun with the Roadcheck Blitz this year. Sing along with us! But at the end, this is how we feel: You know why we pass the Roadcheck Blitz every year? Because we don’t just care about our trucks for only the week before the Roadcheck. We...Fleet Maintenance Management
Paul wants to keep on top of his small fleet’s truck maintenance. His boss came down last week with a half dozen unexpected emergency bills that she thought should have been avoided. He wouldn’t argue with that. But managing a fleet of nineteen trucks...Our IFTA Reporting Software Eliminates Needless Work
Ever had your checking statement not balance? I had that problem – endless repetitions of calculations, trying to find that odd $83.26. Did you give up? I did. Then the bank came after me for overdrafts – which end up costing me way more than the $83.26...Owner Operators Can Reduce Bookkeeping
We can’t get away from the accounting. We can’t let the accounting get away from us. When we become an owner operator, we take on a lot of extra roles as well, especially bookkeeper (unless you’re lucky enough to have one in your family!) What do...
Logistics Management Solutions: 3 Challenges Facing the Trucking Industry
TruckingOffice offers logistics management solutions for today’s transportation professionals. We continuously work to keep our software updated. We need the latest capabilities to succeed in today’s competitive business environment—without being needlessly...Not Too Late: Mid-America Trucking Show
It’s not too late to go to the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Kentucky. Every year that I’ve gone, I’ve learned a lot, met a lot of people – old friends and new – and came away impressed and inspired by others in the trucking...See How Easily You Can Thank Your Truck Drivers
I ran a fleet of trucks for a few years. Had a pretty good crew of guys working for me. And appreciated the ways they built my business. Fleet managers have a tough job – they have to maintain that “professional” distance but they want to have a...4 Things to Winterize that Truck Now
A friend asked me recently about the trucks she’s noticed on the roads. “Does everyone wash their trucks every day? I noticed a dirty truck on the road today – it’s the first one I’ve seen all summer.” Yep, we take pride in our...Starting an Owner Operator Trucking Business: 7 Things You Need to Do Before You Launch
The key to a successful owner operator trucking business is preparation. While this may seem obvious, it’s amazing how often people overlook some of the most important steps in the process. So here are seven tips to keep in mind that will help to ensure your success:...Starting an Owner Operator Trucking Business: Is It Worth It?
Starting an owner operator trucking business could be the smartest move of your life. The transportation industry urgently needs skilled professionals. This skyrocketing growth is expected to continue for the foreseeable future. So, if you’re looking at entering the...Free Load Profit Calculator for Truckers
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