Any O/O's using tablets to track expenses, MPG, and other items?

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.

 

Currently use an Apple iPad 2, my iPad has the cell service capability. With the cell capability, the iPad also has a gps antenna. Extremely handy to use with google maps when navigating into a shipper or receiver. Practically all of our office work can be done on the iPad.

 

Yes. AT&T
Yes. Tablet with sim chip
Yes some ifta/ mileage/fuel
Yes electronic logging device (keeptruckin' app)

 

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.

 

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.

 

I would recommend Profit Gauges. It's an online accounting system specifically designed for truck drivers. It's extremely simple to use and it will give you great numbers automatically such as Gross Rate Per Mile, Costs Per Mile (total and by category) and Net Profit Per Mile. This can be VERY helpful especially when first starting.