Work Smarter Not Harder…
If I had a nickel for every time I heard this phrase when talking with other truckers, I’d be rich!
Understanding your operating costs in trucking is crucial to running a successful transportation business. By knowing the various expenses involved in operating a truck, such as fuel, maintenance, insurance, permits, and equipment, you can make informed decisions to ensure profitability. Monitoring and analyzing these costs regularly can help you identify areas where you can cut expenses, improve efficiency, and increase your bottom line. Being aware of your operating costs allows you to price your services competitively, forecast your financial performance accurately, and ultimately, stay ahead in the highly competitive trucking industry.
This was a major hurdle for us when we bought our first truck in 2014. My first time searching for help landed me a monthly fee to a trucking accounting service out of state. They wanted all our ORIGINAL documents sent by mail and they would send them back when they were finished. I wanted to learn more about our business and how to handle the books and when I would call the service, I’d NEVER get the same account manager to talk to.
The trucking business is all about relationships. I wanted a relationship with the person or people handling our P&L and our taxes. I wanted to learn about the different operating costs and how they affected our bottom line. Just how could I do all these things and have an expert file our taxes?
After talking with fellow business owners, I learned about accounting software designed for truckers by a trucker.
My first step, at working smarter not harder, was purchasing a copy of trucking accounting software by Trucking Pro Software. They offer 4 great versions and the one I chose is specific to our business model. It was easy to set up and I can track everything. There are step by step tutorial videos to set up your business and start tracking your numbers. It’s a ONE time, extremely AFFORDABLE price. Who needs this kind of software?
Owner Operators
Lease Operators
Small Fleets
Company Drivers
Auto Haulers
By knowing our costs and P&L, we’ve been able to grow our business and become more specialized which also lets us work smarter not harder.
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