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Trucking guides, in plain English.

The paperwork questions that cost small carriers money: getting invoices paid, reading a rate con, and getting a new authority set up right.

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Getting paid

Invoices and brokers

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How to invoice a freight broker

What goes on the invoice, the packet brokers want, when to send it, and why invoices get rejected.

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When a broker won't pay

The steps in order, from a polite email to a claim on the broker's $75,000 bond.

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Reading a rate confirmation

The 12 things to check before you sign: detention, TONU, lumper, fines and terms.

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Paperwork and setup

Getting it right from the start

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Bill of lading vs proof of delivery

What each one is, who signs it and when, and why the POD is the one you get paid on.

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New authority checklist

Your first 90 days: insurance, UCR, IRP, IFTA, drug testing, DQ files and the safety audit.

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Choosing software

Buyer's guide

Best software for small fleets

Six options, what each is best at, and what it costs.

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TruckingOffice vs RIZE

Price at every fleet size, and where each one fits.

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TruckLogics vs RIZE

IFTA done for you, or one flat price for the fleet.

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