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Trucking and freight companies that employ a cloud-based Transportation Management System (TMS) know and understand the advantages this type of system provides over on-premise TMS platforms. With reduced costs, improved scalability, better integration, automated updates, improved accessibility, enhanced security, and exceptional scalability, cloud-based systems are the right choice for many trucking companies — but how […]

TenTrucks is working to provide trucking and freight companies with end-to-end capabilities with an easy-to-use cloud-based Transportation Management System (TMS), a carrier dispatching service, and custom websites for trucking and freight companies. We know that many potential customers have questions about our custom websites, questions like — why do I need a custom website for […]

The trucking and freight industry has been hit hard by trade tariffs and even with the industry expected to show moderate growth in the next year, many trucking companies still have questions about the future of the industry. Many trucking companies planning for the future want to know — what are the challenges facing the […]

Truck repairs and maintenance can be expensive and will impact the bottom line for trucking and freight companies — both in terms of repair costs, parts costs, and the cost of downtime. This makes it critical for trucking and freight companies to pay close attention to preventative maintenance and repair costs that will impact the […]

Are you interested in being a truck driver or maybe an owner-operator? Are you interested in starting a trucking company? You may have questions about what it takes to start a trucking company or become a commercial driver and we may be able to help at TenTrucks by answering a few key questions. Future truck […]

Route optimization is a key feature and function of any Transportation Management System (TMS) and has the potential to reduce operating costs for trucking and freight companies when implemented. The addition of a TMS platform with truck routing software and route optimization capabilities will help your company drive profits and save money — but how […]

Are you an owner-operator that is considering starting your own trucking and freight company? Do you have questions about where you should start and what steps to take? TenTrucks may be able to help with this step-by-step guide that illustrates how to start a trucking company and valuable tools and technology that can help your […]

Optimized routes are a key element of successful and profitable freight operations. A fast and fuel-efficient route will help reduce fuel costs, prevent unnecessary wear and tear on fleet vehicles, avoid delays, minimize empty miles, and help ensure that deliveries are on-time and without delay — which add up to satisfied customers and long-term success. […]

Dispatching is a key aspect of operations for trucking and freight companies, and technology can play an integral role in making dispatching more effective and more efficient. Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to grow and develop, and as it becomes more prevalent, will provide innovative solutions that impact your operations from end to end. Many trucking […]

Trucking and freight companies that are planning their strategies for the next year and beyond may want to look ahead and see how the industry is expected to change. This makes industry forecasts and outlooks valuable information to have for your freight company. We know that many freight companies are looking at the calendar and […]

Knowing where your fleet trucks and freight are is critical to the success of any trucking or freight company – but how can you track your cargo better? A Transportation Management System (TMS) – like TenTrucks TMS – with logistics tracking software may prove to be the right solution for your company. Freight companies that […]

Technology has the potential to make day-to-day operations more efficient and more effective for trucking and freight companies – but what is the right platform for your company? Freight companies have two primary options to choose from, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems and Transportation Management Systems (TMS). Each platform provides a different suite of features […]