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Transportation Management Systems (TMS) are incredible for trucking companies, for a number of reasons. Choosing the right one will enhance efficiency, increase profits on the bottom line, and can lead to rapid business growth. When you can measure it, you can manage it.

SPECIALIZED AGGREGATE DUMP TRUCK COMPANIES NEED SPECIALIZED TOOLS The trucking industry is the biggest industry in North America. Trucking and hauling brings in more revenue than any manufacturing industry, and trucking companies employ about 9 million people, which is triple the US government. There are over 500,000 trucking companies operating in the United States.

WHAT TO DO WHEN THE WORK SLOWS DOWN? Whether or not a recession is right around the corner is a hotly debated topic. We’re not going to discuss that right now – it’s worth its own dedicated post someday. Instead, let’s talk about how to make the most of slow periods in general, because the …

ONE OF THE TRUCKING INDUSTRY’S MOST DREADED JOBS Nobody likes doing company fuel tax and preparing IFTA reports. It’s takes forever, it’s an extremely tedious job, and when your company doubles in size, it means you’ll have double the paperwork. For even small to medium sized trucking businesses, fuel tax can often take 40+ hours …

WHAT’S WRONG WITH BUSINESS AS USUAL? Making change can be risky, stressful, and difficult, there’s no doubt about it.

HOW TO THINK ABOUT LEADERSHIP Trucking and transportation is one of the most competitive industries you will ever find,

FUEL TAX: THE MOST PAINFUL PART OF EVERY QUARTER Nobody enjoys tracking every mile traveled, every fuel receipt, and preparing quarterly reports.

MEET BOB “Bob” is a 45-year-old trucking company owner who works 60-80 hours per week, trying to keep up with the immense workload.