by TruckingOffice | May 31, 2021 | ELD, Electronic Logging Device
Do you know what happens if your ELD malfunctions? First of all, if you’re an owner/operator, it’s up to you to repair or replace the device, so now you have an unexpected cost that your budget may not appreciate. Of course, there may be other issues...
by TruckingOffice | May 24, 2021 | Trucking Management Software
Managing a trucking business without a trucking management software system (TMS) can present many challenges. As a trucker, time is your most valuable asset. But you may be wasting time if you’re not using a TMS. Of course, many truckers still resist letting go of...
by TruckingOffice | May 20, 2021 | ELD, Trucking Management Software, Trucking Software
One of the points where trucking companies and their drivers have problems is communication. When a driver gets the load information, it can get lost, written down wrong, or changed during the trip. What every dispatcher needs is a simple and clear way to communicate...
by TruckingOffice | May 17, 2021 | ELD, Electronic Logging Device
Before you can prepare for a roadside inspection, you need to know what to expect. Inspections help reduce the number of commercial vehicle accidents. Fewer accidents and greater safety on the road is a good thing. How does your ELD help you? Can TruckingOffice PRO...
by TruckingOffice | May 13, 2021 | ELD, Electronic Logging Device, Trucking Software
Tracking a load doesn’t start when the truck is moving. It starts before the trailer is ever loaded. Dispatch and load status begins when a trucker accepts a load and plans their trip. Most shippers don’t realize that truckers – fleet managers and...
by TruckingOffice | May 10, 2021 | Trucking Management Software, Trucking Software
Whether independent owner-operators or large fleet owners, truckers must understand their business costs. Unless you know where your money is going, you won’t know where to make adjustments. Since your profit margin is small, you’ve got to stay on top of...
by TruckingOffice | May 3, 2021 | Trucking Management, Trucking Software
Did you know that 91% of large motor carriers now use trucking software? So, what do they know that you don’t? First, you should know that trucking management software (TMS) is not only for big fleet companies. Even if you have only one vehicle in...
by TruckingOffice | Apr 5, 2021 | IFTA, IFTA Filing
If you’re new to the trucking industry, you may not know that at one time, truckers were required to get fuel permits from each state on their route. This requirement made the process of calculating and distributing fuel taxes a burdensome, inefficient task for...
by TruckingOffice | Mar 29, 2021 | ELD, Electronic Logging Device
The trucking industry is moving towards a technological approach. In fact, transitioning from manual driving logs to electronic logging devices (ELDs) became mandatory in most areas. However, there are still many trucking companies becoming familiar with the concept...
by TruckingOffice | Mar 22, 2021 | ELD
The ELD mandate set by the DOT effects most drivers. According to the guidelines set forth by the FMCSA, there are only a few ELD exemptions. Why Are ELD Standards So Strict? It’s about safety. The goal of these strict ELD standards is to ensure safer...
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