I just downloaded the newest software release from Foglinesoftware. It is called Trucknpro Business Manager. There is a training video for the new software that helps to navigate and understand the new changes. I have gotten about half way through the training video. I don't know if any of you have had an opportunity to check out the new program, but there are a number of improvements that will work for the single truck operator or fleet operation. As some of you may know, I have used their software for many years. I find all of their versions easy to use and inexpensive compared to some programs.
This latest version even has a driver pay that you can use. I have been wanting them to add driver pay for some time. It can be set up differently for each driver to pay hourly, mileage or percentage. It will work for owner operators or company drivers. Unfortunately, it doesn't have the tax tables, but those can be done separately. Some companies prefer keeping payroll separately. I would expect the price to be much higher if the tax tables were available. Those can change each year. I am sure it would be much more expensive to include the tax tables. You can set up the pay for different types of deductions, such as escrow or savings, etc., It keeps a running total for each type of deduction. You can print out a settlement sheet for each load and drivers, if you choose.
The last version that I received from Foglines was the Trucknpro Elite. The newest version is expanded with a number of features that I have been wanting for some time. The pay was one of them. There is now a per diem tab that will calculate and keep a running total of your per diem days (days you are away from home). That has been a challenge for me to keep track. I did set up a per diem in the last version I had of Trucknpro, but had to calculate everything manually. This version does the calculations automatically. It is a nice feature.
The Elite version was set up to do LTL or truckload. This version has the same feature with a few additions. The new version has a separate feature for car haulers. You can put in each car and upload a photo of the car when it is picked up. Having once hauled cars, you have to protect yourself from claims as much as possible. We used to have an inspection sheet where we could note any damage when picked up. That can still be used and is a good idea, but with the new software, you can also take a photo and upload it into the software along with the inspection sheet for each vehicle. I don't think you are limited in the number of photo's and a picture can be much more beneficial in supporting the condition of any cars you pick uip. I don't recall having seen any software with these features before this version.
Another new feature is geared to container haulers. The new software can track your chassis and containers hauled. I can see this as a very good benefit for those hauling cans.
I think that most of the previous versions had features which tracked maintenance. They kept this and also added an apu maintenance feature. It helps owners who have apu's to remember when to change oil or do other maintenance.
Earlier versions had a column for putting in the invoice number for fuel purchases. That was left out of the last version when they added the scan feature for, fuel receipts, instead. Now you can do both. In fact, you can now scan in all of your bills and other paperwork for each load. I know some people are moving toward reducing paper. I still like having paper as a back up. This will allow you to scan in the originals and print out anything you may need at a later date. This can be invaluable in an audit.
Like the Elite version you can still scan in your drivers application, social security card, medical card, CDL, etc., There appears to be a prompt to tell you ahead of time when the drivers license or medical is getting near to renewal. Whether you are a single operator with your own authority or have a number of drivers, it is an easy way to keep track of your people.
There is a log calculator in this version for those who like to keep or check your logs electronically. It is now much easier to edit truck stops and cities, too. It was not as easy to edit changes in some of the older versions. I recall this past year that Pilot or one of the other truck stops purchased or made changes in a few truck stops. Phone numbers changed and when the fuel receipt was keyed in it was difficult to edit. It looks like it will be easy with the new Trucknpro Business Manager version. They also changed the invoicing feature with this version.
It looks like you can still try the software for a couple of weeks before buying. I have always liked that policy. Foglines now has several versions for different business models. If you have tried the new version I would like to hear what you think of the changes. If you have never check out any of their previous versions, you might give them a try and see how you like it. Their address is
Trucking Software | Owner Operator | Truck Driver Software | Drivers Log book | Per Diem | Truck Management | Truck Dispatch | Freight Management | Business Management | Transportation Tracking,. As I recall, we have had several members who have used different versions of their software. It will be interesting to hear from some who have used other versions and how they like the new changes. I have one friend who purchase one of the early versions. I think it was Trucknpro 7 and he doesn't want to use anything else. I have tried to get him to try one of the new versions, but he prefers to stick with the on he has been using for several years. I like to try the newest versions. As I get into the new software I will post any new features that I like (or don't).