Just wondering if there are any O/O's out there on this forum that are using tablets to track their expenses, maintenance, MPG, and other items. Looking into doing this as I am finding it would be easier (and less room) than dragging out the laptop everyday.
I am on AT&T and it would cost $10 a month to carry a tablet that can run off the network. I can get one that's just WiFi and run it off my phone for internet if needed. I am thinking about just a WiFi one because $10 a month would add up quick. Probably ends up being $30 a month after all the taxes and fees.
As always, please post up any thoughts, ideas, suggestions, insults, whatever. LOL!
Thanks!
Any O/O's using tablets to track expenses, MPG, and other items?
Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by mr.travo, Mar 23, 2016.
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I just use my iPhone. I use Google Sheets to track my revenue, rate per mile, deadhead percentage, and profit per load. I use a scanner app to scan all receipts and forward those to my accountant. I used Google Sites to setup a domain so I have a professional email address. You can use a site like Fuelly.com or the one Rutherford sponsors to track MPG or even track it in a spreadsheet through Google Sheets.
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Yes. AT&T
Yes. Tablet with sim chip
Yes some ifta/ mileage/fuel
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I make my own charts using excel and convert my data to either bar graphs or pie charts. Year to year data gets graphed longitudinally so I can visualize trends and how variables affect my monthly costs or revenue. I guess I could use pre-made software, but then I'd be bound to what the programs sets as parameters. I compile reports using word. Simple math and report writing gets the job done in my world.
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I use my iPad with a Logitech keyboard using cellular most of the time. I have my laptop with me and still use it for non-Internet based work. Or, if I need to save files to the Cloud I'll activate the hotspot briefly to do what I need to do then turn it off. I found out the hard way that using the hotspot uses more data than if I connect directly on my iPad. Just an FYI.
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I guess what I need to do is search for a good tracking program (or make my own excell sheets) so I can track mileage, MPG, expenses, repair costs, etc... -
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Thank you for the help!
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