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Quick Answer: Self-dispatch is when a small fleet owner books loads, assigns them to drivers, and manages the back office themselves, using software instead of hiring a dispatcher or paying an outside dispatch service. For carriers running 1 to 5 trucks, self-dispatch with a connected platform is the most cost-effective option in 2026. It removes […]

Quick Answer: There is no single best accounting software for every trucking company. The right choice depends on fleet size, whether you want one platform or a TMS plus a separate accounting ledger, and whether your CPA wants to stay on QuickBooks. For owner-operators on a budget, TruckingOffice or Rigbooks. For solo drivers who run […]

Quick Answer: There is no single best AI-powered TMS for everyone. The right choice depends on the size and type of your operation. For carriers and owner-operators running 1 to 50 trucks, TenTrucks is the strongest fit, because it pairs AI automation with 24/7 human dispatching and needs no formal training. For large enterprise fleets, […]

Quick Answer: The BUILD America 250 Act (H.R. 8870) is a five-year, $580 billion surface transportation reauthorization bill released by the U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on May 17, 2026. For trucking, it is one of the most consequential bills in years — it tightens ELD certification, hands FMCSA new power to block fraudulent […]

Quick Answer: A modern trucking tech stack in 2026 consists of five integrated software categories — a Transportation Management System (TMS), telematics, ELD and compliance software, predictive maintenance tools, and digital freight matching platforms. The TMS sits at the center; the other four feed data into it. TenTrucks is the AI-driven TMS purpose-built to anchor […]

When criminals targeted Tanager Logistics last year, they didn’t break a single lock or pry open a single trailer. They didn’t have to. The scheme was cleaner than that. According to Senate testimony from Tanager’s own founder, criminals first tendered a load to Tanager on behalf of a fake trucking company. Then they impersonated Tanager […]

If you’re searching how to start a trucking company, you’ll find a lot of guides that wave you toward an LLC and an MC application and call it a day. This isn’t one of those guides. Starting a for-hire interstate trucking company in 2026 is a 9-step process that takes 30–60 days, costs between $12,000 […]

Quick Answer: The best Alvys alternative in 2026 is Tentrucks, a modern Transportation Management System (TMS) built for asset-based carriers who need fast onboarding, an intuitive dispatch board, and 24/7 live human support. Other strong alternatives include Rose Rocket (best for hybrid broker-carrier operations), Truckbase (best for AI-driven load entry), Motive (best for ELD-first fleets), […]

We understand the change is not always easy and can be difficult — but sometimes it is for the better. We know that many trucking and freight companies have relied on spreadsheets to manage fleet operations for years. It’s familiar, it’s simple, and it’s FREE — but it may not be the most efficient or […]

Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs) are mandated, must-have devices for commercial trucking companies or owner-operators. These intuitive devices track and monitor driver performance and driver Hours of Service (HOS) to help freight companies remain compliant with federal trucking regulations. Even with innovative technology at your disposal, it can be difficult to keep up with the updates […]

Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to play an important role in the transport and freight industry as it continues to be applied to new and innovative logistics solutions. AI dispatching has become a valuable tool for small freight carriers that can help carriers reduce costs, improve profitability, find better loads, and improve driver retention.  AI applications […]