Allen’s Daughter is Graduating from High School
Hope Campbell is graduating from high school today. As of right now, her plans are still not finalized.Everyone at TruckingOffice wishes Hope the best as she starts off on her new...Small Trucking Company Software: Just What You Need
Nobody is managing a truck fleet with pencils and paper anymore, are they? Sure, 30-40 years ago, a lot of us started out with multi-page bills of lading, hand-written log books and notes written in little flip spiral-bound notebooks. We graduated to Lotus 123 and...
QuickBooks Trucking Software Versus TruckingOffice: Which Is Best?
There is no such thing as QuickBooks trucking software. As you probably already know, there are plenty of business software packages on the market, each claiming to be the best. One that’s gotten a fair amount of attention over the years is QuickBooks. While that...
5 Problems Our Easy Trucking Software Solves
Jesse’s been building up his trucking business for a few years now. He’s got three rigs on the road at any given moment and he’s starting to feel the pinch. Was it Darryl who was picking up the load in Texas or is it Terry? Jesse is starting wake...What Every Trucker Should Know About IFTA Filing
What happens if you don’t file the IFTA? Do you really want to know? The consequences to not filing start at mildly annoying and move up to painful and expensive. The citation is only the first step. Tickets costs vary from state to state, but the fines will...How EPA/NHTSA Mandates Affect You, and How Trucking Software Can Help
Our trucking software can help you to run your business more efficiently, removing waste and enhancing your bottom line. That’s more important than ever, if the concerns many have about new EPA/NHTSA regulations are true. What the Government Wants to Do The...How Owner Operator Trucking Software Helps You Compete
Want to know how our owner operator trucking software can help your business? Big companies had the resources to develop software that was dedicated to the specific need of a trucking company. They knew what they needed and could pay the programmers to build it....Will Your Trucking Software Grow With You?
If you’re thinking about expanding your owner-operator business, here’s why you should be looking closely at your software choices now. Getting caught in a spreadsheet based software like Excel or Google Docs spreadsheets might be manageable now… but...Want a More Efficient Business? We Have the Internet Trucking Software to Help
Our Internet trucking software can make running your business less stressful and more profitable. Here are just some of the many powerful capabilities it can give you: IFTA reporting tools that quickly and accurately show your IFTA filing data. You will never have to...How Team Driver Trucking Can Maximize Your Income
Team driver trucking offers many benefits; it’s a great way to make more money than single owner-operators while reducing the stress and loneliness that comes with the job. Here are some reasons to consider taking on a driving partner: With two people behind the...Web-based Trucking Software Makes On-the-Go Business Simpler
One great thing about trucking is that you’re not tied to one spot all day. Whether you’re moving around the shop or driving cross-country, you’re always seeing new things. That’s just one more reason why you need our web-based trucking software. With its use-anywhere...
Profit and Loss or Company Overview Report?
Do you know how much you make in profit per mile? Why would you want to know? TruckingOffice PRO trucking software offers a Profit and Loss Report (P&L) , but we believe that most trucking businesses will be far more interested in a Company Overview Report. The...4 Must-Have Features of Owner Operator Trucking Software
Not all owner operator trucking software is worthy of your hard-earned money. To earn its pay, it must offer the features you need for success. These should include: Features designed by truckers for truckers. As you probably already know, there are plenty of good,...7 Steps to Starting an Owner Operator Trucking Business
If you are thinking about starting an owner-operator trucking business, you’re probably wondering about the details: 1. how much owner-operators make 2. how you should go about getting started. Self-employed truckers stand to make a good salary and becoming an...Customer Acquisition Part 1
I just got off the phone with one of my drivers. He had a few words to say about freight hauling. I just happened to be the one who got the earful. Fuel may be down in price, but according to the driver, so are the loads. He said he’s having a rough time finding a...Starting an Owner Operator Trucking Business: Do You Have What it Takes?
Starting an owner operator trucking business isn’t for everyone. It requires a unique skill set, devotion to the transportation industry, and a passion for excellence. So, before investing in truck driver training or quitting your company driving job, ask yourself the...Trucking Software for Owner Operators: Just One Tool for Success
Trucking software for owner operators is a must-have for modern transportation professionals. If you’re a company driver, or just someone interested in becoming a trucker, then now is a great time to join the ranks of self-employed truckers. Before you take the leap,...The Difference Between Computer-Based and Web-Based Trucking Software for Owner Operators
One of the great things about TruckingOffice is that our trucking software for owner operators is web-based. What does this mean for you? Your business information stays private. In the old days of computing, everything was stored inside the PC or on CDs (or floppy...Five Trucking Industry News Briefs
Part of being a transportation professional is keeping up with the latest trends and developments in the industry. So, with that in mind, here are five trucking industry news briefs: Hiring Remains Strong According to a report released August 1, 2014, freight...Trucking Industry Trends: Alternative Fuels
One of the hottest trucking industry trends is the ongoing switch to alternative fuels. This makes sense, given that the price of diesel remains high. However, despite the enthusiasm for a cheaper, cleaner way to power big rigs, the move away from traditional fuels is...Trucking Industry News: Distracted Driving Continues to Take a Toll
A recent piece of trucking industry news should be enough to give any transportation professional grounds for concern. A recent study shows that distracted driving is on the upswing along busy corridors of the nation like I-95. While drivers of passenger vehicles are...Owner Operators: IFTA filings in 91 minutes!
Don’t believe us when we say that your IFTA filing can be done in 91 minutes? You don’t think you have time to start up a new IFTA filing system. If you’re an owner-operator, you’re looking at that calendar with some concern – the IFTA is...IFTA Trucking Software: One Minute Entry to Multiple Uses
What if one minute a day could save you hours on your IFTA filing and help you manage your business? I used to spend two weeks getting ready for the IFTA filing, and then, it was so complicated, I would take all my work to the IRS offices to get help and be sure it...Higher Truck Load Rates: 2 Reasons You Should Get Paid More
Now is the time to get better contracts with higher truck load rates and open up new business. 1. Right now, the demand for trucks is really high which causes the truck load rates to go up. Oftentimes we get locked into contracts with customers. The customer wants...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...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...Trucking Industry News: Trends to Watch Out For
It’s important for every driving professional to keep up with trucking industry news. With that in mind, here are some transportation trends to keep an eye on: The slow but continuous economic recovery is creating greater demand for truckers than the economy has seen...Are Your Trucks Ready For Winter?
We got our first snow on the ground today in Canton, Ohio. Winter always has a way of creeping up on us. Are your trucks ready for winter? Here’s a list of a few things that you should check on your trucks before it gets really cold. Check your anti-freeze in...Trucking Industry Trends That Can Affect Your Bank Account
To make the most profit from your transportation business, you must first know what’s going on in the economy as a whole. With that in mind, here’s a look at some recent trucking industry trends that will impact your wallet, either for good or bad, in the near...Dispatch Software For Trucking: GPS Tracking & Performance
Technology has turned the world of trucking upside-down over the last 20 years. It has given us a lot of benefits, such as dispatch software for trucking. However, not all of the recent high-tech innovations have been as welcome. One that’s extremely controversial...
How to Run a Successful Trucking Company—Part 5: Perfecting the Dispatch
Part of knowing how to run a successful trucking company is mastering the art of dispatching. I use the word “art” deliberately, because that’s exactly what being a successful dispatcher comes down to. It means being able to exercise the following...Getting the Most Out of Transportation Management Software
Professional driving has never been an easy way to make a living. There are tight schedules, irregular hours, bad food, and packed traffic to deal with, not to mention the many other occasional hassles. One thing that has made it easier, though, is transportation...Exciting 2013 for TruckingOffice
Thanks to the support of our customers we have been growing like a weed. At the end of 2012, we realized it was time to find a bigger office. For the last year and half we have been officing upstairs at the Gulliver’s Truckstop in Canton Ohio. What we...
Acquire Your Own Authority To Earn Long-Term Gains
To make real money in owner-operator trucking, you need to have your own authority. Sure, you can offer your services to a leasing firm, and doing so is a great way for those with challenged credit to get their own rig. But obtaining an authority can help...4 Trucking Industry Trends You Should Know About
One of the great strengths of the trucking industry is how it’s connected to every sector of the US economy, from food service to manufacturing. Virtually every business in the country must have items delivered to it in order to keep its doors open. And that job falls...TruckingOffice Launches New Online Trucking Software
TruckingOffice Launches New Online Trucking Software Dallas, TX – TruckingOffice, a specialist in online trucking managment software (TMS), has partnered with Getloaded, a leading internet-based logistics freight-matching site to launch GetloadedOps exclusively for...
Husband and Wife Trucking: Pros and Cons
There are many great things about driving a truck for a living, such as the freedom of the open road and the chance to see the country. The job does have its drawbacks, however, such as loneliness, boredom, and fatigue. It can also take a toll on a marriage, as...TruckingOffice Has a New Look!
Sneak Peak! TruckingOffice has a new, modern, cleaner, easier to use look and feel. Trucking software is easier to use when it is easier to view. The wider data rows and the cleaner labels make the data easier to read and therefore easier to work with. The data...Free Load Profit Calculator for Truckers
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