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10 things shippers want to hear before they hire your brokerage
Winning shippers is the hardest part of building a brokerage, and it starts with getting one on the phone. The accounts with strong reputations and steady volume usually have their lanes covered, and plenty of others run their own trucks. The rest are worth chasing, but they are…
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What is a TMS in trucking? A carrier’s guide
A transportation management system helps carriers and brokers with supply chain management and get real-time data that improves operations. The post What is a TMS in trucking? A carrier’s guide appeared first on Truckstop .
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10 must-know bookkeeping tips for truckers
Receipts in the door pocket, invoices in your email, and mileage in your head all land on the same day at tax time. Bookkeeping for truckers comes down to one habit, recording every dollar when it moves. These 10 tips cover receipts, accounts, records, and software, whether you…
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IFTA audit checklist: How to prepare
What to know about IFTA audits: Understand the requirements and processes involved in the auditing of your fuel and mileage records. The post IFTA audit checklist: How to prepare appeared first on Truckstop .
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IFTA Requirements for Carriers: Licensing, Filing Deadlines, and How to Calculate
If you operate across state lines, you’ve likely heard of IFTA, or at least know there’s a fuel tax involved in interstate trucking. Still, many carriers ask the same questions every year: What is IFTA in trucking? What does the IFTA tax actually cover? And how do I stay…
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How chameleon carriers and cloned identities get past basic checks
A carrier can have an active DOT number, the insurance can look current, and the contact can sound professional. All of that can be true, and something can still be wrong. Rob Carpenter spends much of his time investigating that gap. On the latest Behind the Freight, John…
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Carriers say rates and demand felt softer in Q3
In the third quarter, 40% of carriers said their rates were lower than a year ago. In the second quarter, only 20% said the same. Optimism slipped too, with the share expecting higher demand falling from 66% to 44%. The Bloomberg & Truckstop.com Q3 Carrier Survey asked 370…
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How to get your trucking authority in 2026
See this step-by-step guide on how to get your trucking authority in 2025. Learn how to obtain the necessary documents to operate legally. The post How to get your trucking authority in 2026 appeared first on Truckstop .
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MC number requirements: what brokers and carriers should know
MC numbers are required for both carriers and brokers. Find out how to get one and ways to avoid penalties for noncompliance. The post MC number requirements: what brokers and carriers should know appeared first on Truckstop .
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What truckers should know about harvest season
Harvest season can bring high demand and elevated freight rates. Get our top tips on the best ways to prepare for the 2025 harvest season. The post What truckers should know about harvest season appeared first on Truckstop .
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How to find the best produce loads on the Truckstop.com Load Board
Produce season moves around the country as harvests peak in different regions, and wherever a crop is peaking, shippers are scrambling for capacity and rates move in your favor. If you run reefer freight, that is your window to make money, and it keeps opening in a new place.…