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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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11 minYolda
ELD Devices in 2026: How to Choose the Right One
A plain-English guide to choosing ELD devices in 2026 — what the mandate requires, what to look for, and how your ELD data flows into your TMS.
10 minYolda
How to Audit Driver Settlements for Accuracy Before Payment
Verify driver mileage, pay calculations, deductions, and detention charges before releasing settlements using a repeatable checklist and source documents.
9 minYolda
How to File IFTA When Fuel Prices Swing Mid-Quarter
File IFTA by total miles per jurisdiction and gallons purchased regardless of fuel price swings, but reconcile receipts and ELD data first to avoid audit
6 min
Dispatch
Best Transportation Management Software (TMS) in 2026: A Buyer's Guide
How to choose the best transportation management software for a trucking company in 2026, by fleet size and what to look for.
4 min
Dispatch
What Are Deadhead Miles? (And How to Cut Them)
Deadhead miles are the miles a truck runs empty, without a paying load. Here's what they cost you, why they're unavoidable, and practical ways to reduce them.
5 min
Safety
What Is a Driver Qualification File? A Complete DQ File Checklist
A driver qualification (DQ) file is the record the FMCSA expects for every driver. Here's what belongs in it and how to stay audit-ready.
7 min
Yolda
How to Start a Trucking Company: A Step-by-Step Guide (2026)
How to start a trucking company in 2026 — the business setup, USDOT and MC authority, insurance, IRP/IFTA, ELD and drug testing, and finding freight, in order.
5 min
Yolda
The Largest Trucking Companies in the US (2026 Overview)
A plain-English overview of the largest trucking companies in the US in 2026, how size is measured, and where to find current rankings.
8 minYolda
Setting Up a DVIR App: A Step-by-Step Compliance Guide
Learn how to set up a DVIR app that meets federal compliance requirements, tracks defects, enforces repair certification, and passes roadside audits.