by TruckingOffice | Dec 18, 2014 | Trucking Management
Recent changes in federal DOT regulations have transformed the old rules regarding hours of service for professional drivers. Understanding the new mandates is important for all truckers. So here’s a breakdown ofhow they’ve changed the game in the transportation...
by TruckingOffice | Dec 16, 2014 | IFTA, Reports, Taxes
Filling out and filing your IFTA reports is easier when you have all the necessary documents close at hand. So here’s a list of the forms that you’ll need: Mileage records for all of your commercial vehicles, including total miles traveled and the number of miles...
by TruckingOffice | Dec 12, 2014 | Invoice
This week we deployed a few small bug fixes and made a small change to the invoicing process. We had some users that were having trouble with the invoicing pages when you add all shippers/consignees to the invoice. The page wasn’t showing all of the checkboxes...
by TruckingOffice | Dec 2, 2014 | Driver Logbook
To understand just how important an accurate driver logbook is to your company’s future, consider the following true story: On July 21, 2014, a semi driven by a trucker named Francisco Espinal Quiroz was going down I-55 southwest of Chicago when it collided with a...
by TruckingOffice | Nov 20, 2014 | Invoice
Truck dispatch software can transform your business, making it possible to operate more smoothly, efficiently, and profitably than ever before. Plus, with TruckingOffice’s cloud-based programs, you can enjoy greater security and peace of mind. Here are some of the...
by Allen Campbell | Nov 18, 2014 | IFTA, IRP, Maintenance, Owner Operator, Reports
Once a year, every truck has to get a new license plate. If you’re an owner-operator with a single vehicle, it’s an annual expense that you have some time to prepare for. But the paperwork headache is still a bear. For the small fleet owner or manager, this can be...
by TruckingOffice | Nov 17, 2014 | IFTA, Invoice
Jackie Bradley massaged her temples, grimacing as she felt a wave of pain course through her skull. She leaned back in her chair and rubbed her eyes. Her husband, noticing the worn look on her face, came over to her and put his arm around her shoulders. “Another...
by TruckingOffice | Nov 10, 2014 | ELD, Safety
Technology continues to drive new trucking industry trends as 2014 draws to a close. For tomorrow’s truckers, this holds the promise of trucks that are more comfortable and easier to drive. For fleet owners and managers, the new methods promise fuel savings and...
by TruckingOffice | Nov 2, 2014 | Organization, Reports
Bob sat in his office night after night trying to figure out how to keep his small trucking company afloat. It seemed there was never enough income to cover the bills and put a little cash in his pocket. The problem wasn’t lack of work; his drivers put as many miles...
by TruckingOffice | Oct 30, 2014 | ELD, Trucking Software
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...
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