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Field notes for running a trucking company on one platform.
Practical writing on dispatch, accounting, safety, hiring, and keeping the drivers you already have.
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How to Structure Driver Pay During Fuel Price Swings
Structure driver pay with a base rate plus fuel surcharge tied to a published diesel index, adjusting in $0.05–$0.10/gallon bands weekly to protect
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Calculate Trucking Cost Per Mile
Calculate your trucking cost per mile by dividing total fleet costs—fuel, driver pay, maintenance, insurance—by miles driven, then update only fuel costs
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Choosing Trucking Dispatch Software: A Buyer's Guide
Compare trucking dispatch software features: dispatch, DVIR, IFTA, settlements, and invoicing. Learn what questions to ask vendors before buying.
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How to Forecast Your Quarterly IFTA Bill Before It's Due
Forecast your quarterly IFTA bill by combining year-to-date miles and fuel purchases per state with current tax rates.
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IFTA Fuel Tax Credits: How to Claim Your Refund
Learn how to claim IFTA fuel tax credits by tracking fuel purchases and mileage across states, then filing your quarterly return before the deadline.
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Structuring Driver Pay When Diesel Prices Spike
Lock a base mileage rate with a weekly fuel surcharge, or use percentage pay with a profitability floor to protect driver pay and fleet margins when
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Fix Driver Turnover With Transparent Settlement Reporting
Transparent settlement reporting reduces driver turnover by letting carriers automate pay reports, itemize deductions, and give drivers real-time
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Managing Driver Settlements Through Fuel Swings
Learn how to manage driver settlements when fuel prices swing 30 cents or more by settling in phases, tracking fuel adjustments separately, and using
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Track Fuel Costs and Recalculate Driver Pay Mid-Contract
Track actual fuel costs from receipts and IFTA records, then recalculate driver pay weekly using real diesel prices instead of outdated budget rates.