Eddie Gichuhi – Truck Topics

8 Key Reasons Why Many Trucking Businesses Fail

Lack of planning Running a trucking business is just like running any other type of business, but with many different regulations to work with; and a very unique type of client-base. It’s not enough just to hold a CDL; –as a business owner you need careful planning, and help from various professionals to build a […]

Virtual Assistant

Keeping the Books Straight for Truckers How do I know whether my trucking business is turning a profit? How do I setup an accounting system for my trucking business? Is there a one-size-fits-all book-keeping system for trucking businesses? I do not want to learn how to do accounting, do I need to hire an accountant? […]

Do you know your BASIC?

The Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) program of the FMCSA was designed to weed out as many as 5 percent, or 150,000, of the country’s 3 million or so long-haul truck drivers they believe are involved in a disproportionately high number of truck accidents and fatalities. CSA uses a complex scoring system to rate the nearly […]

Simple Ways to Improve Truck Fuel Mileage

That driver on the CB said his truck gets 8mpg – Is that even possible? You can make that statement ring true for your rig by making small changes in your driving habits and how you maintain your equipment. There are many factors, technical and general that contribute to how large commercial trucks perform in […]

Build an Effective Collection Strategy

Whether your small trucking business is sailing smoothly, treading water or moving against a strong tide during these tough economic times, having a reliable collection strategy is key to maintaining enough cash flow to remain solvent.