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
S1 E12 QuickBooks Payroll and Trucking: What Works, What Doesn’t
QuickBooks Payroll is everywhere — it’s simple, it’s affordable, and for a lot of small business owners, it feels like the safe choice. And honestly? For many industries, it is. But trucking is a whole different world.
In this episode, I’ll break down:
- What QuickBooks Payroll actually does well for trucking companies
- The common gaps where it just isn’t built for driver pay
- Why per diem, multi-state compliance, and driver add-ons (like detention and layover) matter so much
- The hidden costs you may not see until it’s too late
I’m not here to bash QuickBooks — I’m here to be real with you. It’s a great tool for a lot of businesses. But for fleets? It can create more headaches than it solves.
👉 Tune in to hear both sides and decide for yourself whether QuickBooks Payroll is really serving your trucking company — or holding it back.