Logistics & Transportation Bookkeeping

Bookkeeping for
Logistics &
Transportation.

Freight companies, delivery services, and fleet operators deal with fuel cost volatility, driver payroll, IFTA tracking, and per-mile profitability calculations that most bookkeepers can't handle. We build a clean financial system around your operation so you know exactly what each mile costs and what each route earns.

No setup fees  ·  Cancel anytime  ·  Dedicated bookkeeper

At a Glance
What We Track for Transportation
Everything handled monthly — nothing falls through the cracks
Fuel Expenses & IFTA✓ Tracked
Driver Payroll✓ Managed
Maintenance & Repair Costs✓ Logged
Per-Mile Profitability✓ Calculated
DOT Compliance Records✓ Maintained
Vehicle Depreciation✓ Scheduled
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Setup Fees
Who It's For

Built for Every Type of
Transportation Business

Whether you're an owner-operator or running a fleet, we build the bookkeeping system around how your operation actually runs.

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Trucking & Freight Companies

Owner-operators and fleet operators — fuel, maintenance, IFTA, and load-by-load profitability are the core financial demands of a trucking business.

  • IFTA fuel tax tracking by jurisdiction
  • Load revenue and broker fee reconciliation
  • Fuel card reconciliation
  • Driver payroll (W-2 and 1099)
  • Truck purchase, loan, and depreciation tracking
  • Maintenance and repair expense logging
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Delivery & Courier Services

Last-mile delivery, courier fleets, and same-day delivery businesses — high volume, vehicle-heavy, and route-dependent. Know your cost per stop.

  • Route and delivery revenue tracking
  • Fuel and vehicle expense per unit
  • Driver payroll and mileage reimbursement
  • Vehicle fleet maintenance tracking
  • Insurance cost allocation by vehicle
  • Seasonal volume planning support
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Logistics & 3PL Companies

Third-party logistics providers with warehouse operations, carrier relationships, and multi-client billing need a bookkeeper who can handle operational complexity.

  • Client billing and AR reconciliation
  • Carrier payment and AP management
  • Warehouse lease and utility expenses
  • Driver and warehouse staff payroll
  • Technology and TMS platform costs
  • Profitability by client or lane
Sound Familiar?

The Financial Headaches
We Fix

Transportation businesses face financial challenges that general bookkeepers routinely miss. Here's what we hear from nearly every new client.

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Fuel Costs Are Hard to Track Accurately

Fuel cards, cash purchases, multiple vehicles — keeping track of fuel expenses across a fleet and allocating them correctly to each truck or route is a constant challenge.

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You Don't Know Your True Cost Per Mile

Load revenue is easy to see. But after fuel, driver pay, maintenance, insurance, and depreciation — what does each mile actually cost? Without that number, pricing is guesswork.

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IFTA Is a Compliance Risk

Fuel tax reporting across state lines is complex and the penalties for inaccurate filing are significant. We track every fuel purchase and mile by jurisdiction so your IFTA filing is always accurate.

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Driver Payroll Is Complicated

Per-mile pay, layover pay, per diem, and fuel bonuses — driver compensation has more variables than almost any other industry. Payroll errors create compliance risks and trust issues with your drivers.

What Tides Delivers Every Month
So you never deal with any of those problems again
Fuel & IFTA Records TrackedEvery fuel purchase logged and allocated by jurisdiction — IFTA filing ready every quarter.
Per-Mile Cost CalculatedKnow your true cost per mile so you can price loads and bid contracts with confidence.
Driver Payroll ManagedPer-mile, per diem, and layover pay all handled correctly and on time.
Maintenance Costs LoggedEvery repair tracked by vehicle — cost history that drives smart fleet decisions.
One Dedicated BookkeeperA real person who knows your operation and responds fast.
What's Included

Everything You Need,
Nothing You Don't

Every Tides plan includes all seven core services. Transportation clients get specific treatment for IFTA tracking, fuel expense allocation, and per-vehicle cost reporting.

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Financial Reporting

Monthly reports that show your income, expenses, and profit — so you always know where you stand.

Monthly Reports
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Bank Reconciliation

Every business account and credit card matched and verified each month. No mystery charges. No unresolved transactions. No surprises.

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Accounts Payable & Receivable

We track vendor bills and outstanding invoices so your cash flow stays healthy and nothing gets missed or paid twice.

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Catch-Up Bookkeeping

Months or years behind? We clean it all up before we start your regular monthly service — no matter how far back the backlog goes.

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Payroll Support

If you have team members, we coordinate payroll processing and keep your tax filings clean and on schedule.

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“We finally know what each truck costs us per mile. That number alone changed how we price our loads and bid on contracts.”

DP
D.P.
Trucking Company Owner  ·  Verified Client
Common Questions

Logistics & Transportation
FAQ

Questions we hear from clients before they sign on with Tides.

Yes — IFTA tracking is one of the things we specifically build for trucking and transportation clients. We track fuel purchases and mileage by jurisdiction so your quarterly IFTA filing is accurate and on time. This eliminates one of the most common compliance risks for carriers.
Yes — building a per-mile cost model is something we do for transportation clients as part of monthly reporting. It factors in fuel, maintenance, driver pay, insurance, and depreciation across your fleet or by individual vehicle. That number is the foundation of smart pricing decisions.
We work with your payroll structure to handle per-mile rates, layover pay, per diem, and any bonuses. We coordinate with Gusto for payroll processing and make sure your payroll tax filings reflect all compensation types correctly.
Yes — we serve both. Owner-operators have simpler books but still need IFTA tracking, fuel expense management, and quarterly tax planning. Fleet operators need vehicle-level cost tracking and more complex payroll. We scale to fit your operation.
Yes — we set up your chart of accounts to track maintenance and repair expenses by vehicle or asset tag. Over time this gives you a cost history per truck that informs your fleet replacement decisions.
Flat monthly pricing based on transaction volume. No hourly rates, no setup fees. Free call for a custom quote. All plans include all seven services.
📍 Service Coverage

Based in Greenville, SC —
Serving Clients Nationwide

100% remote bookkeeping for small businesses across South Carolina and throughout the United States.

12 Industries

Beyond Logistics,
We Serve All These Businesses

Tides Bookkeeping specializes in bookkeeping across 12 distinct industries. Industry-specific expertise means fewer errors, better categorization, and a bookkeeper who already understands how your business makes money.

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We'll Handle
The Books.

Schedule a free 15-minute call. We'll review your current setup, answer your questions, and give you a flat monthly quote — no pressure.

No credit card required  ·  No long-term contracts  ·  Cancel anytime