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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 […]

In the trucking and freight industry — like any other industry or business — the more efficient your billing and payment processes are, the faster you can get paid. If you find that bills and invoices for your freight company cause headaches, you may benefit from a Transportation Management System (TMS) with automated invoicing capabilities […]

If you run a trucking and freight company, a key piece of your freight operations is knowing where your trucks are and if shipments are on time or delayed. Innovative solutions, like real-time tracking have the potential to upgrade your freight operations and improve the level of customer service you can provide. Freight companies that […]

If you run a trucking and freight company, you understand the value of a Transportation Management System (TMS) and Freight Management Systems that have the capability to make your fleet operations more effective and more efficient. But what if you have been employing the same TMS for years? Technology and software have continued to develop […]

What You’ll Learn in This Guide Fleet managers and truck drivers face dozens of industry-specific terms daily. From understanding your vehicle’s GVWR to complying with ELD regulations, knowing these concepts is critical for safety, compliance, and operational efficiency. This guide covers the essential fleet management and trucking terminology you need to succeed. Odometer: Tracking Your […]

Introduction: The Dispatcher’s Evolution Remember the days of endless phone calls, whiteboards, and gut feelings to match a truck with a load? Those days are rapidly becoming a relic of the past. In 2026, Artificial Intelligence (AI) isn’t just assisting dispatchers; it’s becoming the silent, powerful engine driving unprecedented efficiency and profitability for trucking companies […]

The “AI Revolution” in logistics has officially reached its turning point. In 2026, we’ve moved past the flashy tech demos and arrived at a critical question for carriers: Which trucking artificial intelligence tools actually increase my RPM (Revenue Per Mile), and which are just expensive distractions? At TenTrucks.com, we focus on logistics automation that works—the […]

The driver-dispatcher relationship is built on communication and TMS mobile driver apps — like the TenTrucks TMS Driver App — will prove to be a valuable asset for both drivers and dispatchers in the freight industry. Freight companies interested in investing in innovative solutions like mobile driver apps may have questions like — what are […]

Technology has an impact on trucking and freight companies at every level of the operation — including managing freight carrier rates. Innovative Rate Management Systems (RMS) provide a valuable asset to help freight companies better optimize their management of shipping rates, trade tariffs, surcharges, and carrier contracts. Trucking and freight companies that want to improve […]

The hidden cost of choosing a TMS for growing fleets is not just fuel. Instead, it is the invisible friction caused by legacy systems. If your dispatchers still toggle between twenty tabs, you have a problem. If they still chase carriers via manual SMS, you are losing money. In fact, most fleets lose 3% to […]