Todd Koca What are the biggest hurdles for achieving cost savings? Where does one begin, given the numerous transportation industry challenges a company faces today – driver shortage; regulatory reform around hours of service; driver retention; ELD mandates; etc. It’s easy to see why transportation companies place their investment of money, time and resources into […]
The TCA Profitability Program (TPP) is an exclusive business improvement initiative provided by the Truckload Carriers Association. This service provides multiple paths for trucking enterprises of all sizes to understand how they are performing (financially and operationally) versus similar companies. The pinnacle of TPP is the Best Practice Groups. Currently, the Best Practice Groups are […]
The Lockton Transportation practice focuses on risk management solutions for mid-to-large transportation companies. Based in Kansas City, they work with all types of transportation firms across the country to help reduce overall insurance costs and improve safety programs. Todd Reiser Quinn Damon Transportation/Risk Q&A – Lockton Companies, LLC Q: Have the increasing number of adverse […]
Troy Hogan is a director in Katz, Sapper & Miller’s Transportation Services Group. Troy regularly advises clients in a wide variety of accounting, tax, and business matters and consults on the management of business issues specific to the transportation industry. He helps clients implement tax planning strategies related to per diem, fuel tax credits, and entity […]
Developing a Strong Management Team Plays Important Role in Trucking Business Sales Much like building a successful business name, putting together a strong management team takes time and strategy. But what if that managerial dream team was already in place? For companies interested in buying a trucking business, the possibility of gaining an experienced group […]
When Furniture Row Express reached out to Tenney Group, they needed clarification. FRE was a subsidiary of a very large national furniture company. As part of capturing synergies and becoming more efficient, the company developed a trucking division. For the past five years, they had experienced significant growth. The company initially intended to provide hauling […]
This month, we finished a valuation for a client. Following the presentation of the report, the owner went away for a few weeks and discussed the potential tax implications of a sale with his accountant. Ultimately, the owner determined two things. First, he understood and trusted the conclusions from Tenney Group’s report concerning his transportation […]