Driven for Success
If you run a small trucking company — whether you’ve got one truck or forty — and want to run a smoother, smarter business, you’re in the right place.
I’m Mike Ritzema, founder of Superior Trucking Payroll Service, and each week I break down the business side of trucking: payroll, per diem, driver recruiting and retention, and all the back-office stuff that small carriers just don’t have time for.
You’ll get real-world stories, straight talk, and practical tips to help you avoid costly mistakes, stay on the road, and grow with confidence.
Driven for Success
Top 4 Payroll Services for Trucking Companies (Pros & Cons) + Question of the Week
Let’s be honest — payroll isn’t just numbers on a page. It’s trust, it’s drivers’ livelihoods, it’s whether your business runs smoothly or falls into chaos. And when it comes to choosing who handles it, the decision can feel overwhelming.
This week, I start with a client’s question about hiring their kids in an S-corp — because real life questions deserve real answers. Then we move into the heart of it: the three payroll options most trucking companies look at.
I’ll walk you through ADP, QuickBooks Payroll, and specialized trucking payroll services — where they shine, where they fall flat, and what it actually feels like to work with them. And I’ll admit it: I have a dog in this fight. This is what I do every day. But maybe that’s exactly why you’ll want to hear my perspective.
If payroll has ever kept you up at night — worrying about mistakes, compliance, or just whether your drivers will trust you — this episode is for you.
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