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Fleet management software is a digital platform that plays a key role in monitoring, coordinating, and optimizing fleet operations. With real-time capabilities and the ability to integrate key elements with GPS tracking capabilities, diagnostics, and fleet analytics, fleet management software is a critical component of a Transportation Management System for trucking and freight companies. Freight […]

Driver turnover and retention are key challenges for trucking and freight companies. Data provided by the American Trucking Associations (ATA) has shown that driver turnover rates for long-haul freight carriers have reached and exceeded the 90% mark in recent years, with smaller freight carriers seeing turnover rates between 70% and 80%.  The challenge of finding, hiring, […]

Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs) are required for most commercial trucks in the United States and Canada. They play an important role in trucking operations to record Hours of Service, vehicle movements, engine hours, and engine performance, which help prevent drivers from driving too many hours, truck engines from going too long without maintenance, and trucking […]

For the first time in three years, spot rates have crossed above contract rates. The window is open, but it won’t stay that way. Back in spring 2022, fleet managers got a crash course in timing. The carriers who moved fast when spot rates spiked walked away with real margin. The ones who waited — […]

The trucking and freight industry is competitive, and any way that freight companies can reduce costs contributes to improved profit margins — and a Transportation Management System (TMS) like TenTrucks TMS can help. Freight companies that employ a Transportation Management System for fleet management can reduce costs by as much as 10% – 20% to […]

The role of Transportation Management Systems (TMS) in the trucking industry has changed — moving from record keeping to predictive analytics and proactive fleet management. The technology that powers TMS platforms continues to develop and as new innovations emerge, the role of Transportation Management Systems will continue to evolve, making it important to look at […]

Are you looking for ways to improve the efficiency of freight operations for your trucking company? Technology may be the answer. With innovative tech solutions that lead to more efficient operations, trucking companies can drive long-term growth and profitability, and when it comes to logistics, fleet telematics are the brain behind freight operations. Freight companies […]

Introduction: The Hidden Cost of Manual Load Planning Your freight company processes loads every single day. But how much money is slipping away because your dispatch team is manually planning routes? Most trucking companies don’t realize it, but inefficient load planning is one of the biggest profit killers in the industry. We’re talking thousands of […]

Transportation Management Systems (TMS) — like TenTrucks TMS — employ fleet management software to improve day-to-day fleet operations, and the benefits of a comprehensive fleet management system are nearly endless. Freight companies interested in learning more about fleet management systems may find the answers they are looking for in this list of the Top 5 […]

The Cost Per Mile Crisis in Modern Trucking Your cost per mile is the single most important metric determining profitability. Yet most carriers track it reactively—calculating it monthly in spreadsheets—rather than managing it strategically in real-time. Current Industry Benchmark (2026): The gap between average and top performers isn’t luck. It’s systematic operational excellence. This guide […]

✓ Written by Fleet Management Experts | TenTrucks Transportation Technology | 10+ Years Industry Experience What is a Transportation Management System and Why Does It Matter? A Transportation Management System (TMS) is software that optimizes the planning, execution, and monitoring of freight movement. Whether you manage a small fleet of 2 trucks or a large […]

Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) has been a cornerstone of trucking operations for decades. But as digital transformation accelerates and new technologies emerge, carriers are asking whether EDI still matters in 2026. The answer? Yes—but it’s becoming just one part of a larger technology ecosystem. In this guide, we’ll explore what EDI is, why it became […]