Trucking Invoice Templates
For easier billing on the road, FreshBooks offers a trucking invoice template, free online, that you can download and fill in to generate an invoice, then email or print it out for billing.
Download the Trucking Invoice Template
Downloading a trucking invoice template can save time. It’s easy and quick to fill in, allowing you to bill your clients more efficiently. The invoice templates below can help people working in specific fields to easily customize and send professional invoices to best suit their unique business needs.
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Free Invoice Generator
Using FreshBook’s free invoice generator is an easy option for busy drivers, haulers, and freight operators, letting you make a quick, professional-looking invoice without downloading a template to your computer.
More Invoice Templates by Industry
Need different kinds of invoice templates to help your company’s billing procedure? Here are a few free invoice templates to assist you keep track of your bills
Still searching for the perfect template? Check out our invoice template main page for a collection of industry-specific templates that suit your needs.
Oil Change Invoice Template
A custom oil-change invoice can help truck drivers make sure they are paid for their time and materials.
Car Detailing Invoice Template
Car detailers will have more time to get into the nooks and crannies of vehicles by using an invoice template for billing.
Auto Repair Invoice Template
After completing mechanical work, truckers can itemize work orders by creating a customized auto repair invoice on a premade template.
Towing Invoice Template
A towing invoice template with space to add hookup fees, miles towed, etc. lets truckers make billing transparent for clients.
Trucking Invoice Template vs FreshBooks
Using owner-operator trucking invoice template forms is a good solution when you need invoices fast, but FreshBooks’ invoicing software is a more versatile tool. Take a look below.
Trucking Invoice Template
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Trucking Invoice Templates
Flexible invoice templates
Printable formats
Email invoices at no cost
Accept payments on invoices
Schedule invoices
Automate payment reminders and late fees
Manage paid and outstanding invoices
Set up deposits for projects
Add discounts and credits to invoices
Automate recurring subscription invoices
Create and send invoices via mobile devices
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Trucking 101: Helpful Resource for Your Trucking Business
Starting your own trucking business can be overwhelming, but FreshBooks is here to offer you helpful resources to get you started on the right foot. The following are some helpful articles that can help you grow your business.
How to Start a Successful Trucking Company
8 Steps to Starting a Successful Transport Business
How to Calculate Cost Per Mile for a Trucking Company
13 Truck Driver Tax Deductions You Need to Know
Frequently Asked Questions
When creating a professional invoice for freight transport services like trucking, using premade, free trucking invoice templates can ensure you don’t miss any important information. FreshBooks offers free, simple, customized trucking invoices to make sure your invoice looks professional and all vital information is clear and easy to understand.
Like most invoices, you should include billing information, client name and business name, unique invoice numbers, charge details, tax, due date, and total amount due, as well as the number of packages, origin and destination points, and weight/volume of freight. FreshBooks templates have space for all required information, making it easier to collect payments.
To transport goods within the US, you need a rate confirmation sheet that spells out relevant details like mileage, fuel surcharges, and other accessory charges like pallet use or detention fees. A clean bill of lading will let you obtain a receiver’s signature, and the invoice must include payment terms, due dates, the amount due in USD, and a line for appropriate taxes. A free trucking invoice template, like the one from Freshbooks, will help you ensure you cover all your bases.
Factors determining trucking rates include gas prices, supply and demand, what type of freight you will be hauling, the mode of transportation, the distance, and other services rendered. The US trucking rate average as of 2021 was $1.86 per mile, according to the American Transportation Research Institute.
As an alternative to paper checks, you could accept credit card payments or online payments. FreshBooks has invoicing software that allows you to accept immediate payments made directly through your digital invoice for more efficient invoicing that will get you paid faster.
Yes, record all financial arrangements as clearly and thoroughly as possible on your invoice so the line of communication stays open between yourself and your client. FreshBooks invoicing software makes it easy to set up deposits and track all transactions and unpaid invoices, keeping you updated on payments and what the customer owes.