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 E15 What Really Happens After You Hit ‘Submit Payroll’ (And Why It Matters More Than You Think)
Most people think running payroll ends when you hit “Submit.”
But in reality?
That’s when the real work begins.
Behind that single button press is a whole chain of systems, verifications, bank transfers, tax filings, reconciliations, and compliance checks — most of which trucking company owners never see, but all of which matter deeply to paying drivers accurately and keeping the IRS off your back.
In this episode, I pull back the curtain and walk you through:
- What actually happens the moment you submit payroll
- Why your payroll provider needs your info before payday
- How the banking system moves money long before drivers get paid
- All the hidden validations that protect you from errors and tax notices
- What great payroll companies do behind the scenes that average ones don’t
We also start with our Question of the Week:
“Why do I have to submit payroll before Friday if payday is on Friday?”
(Short answer: because the ACH system isn’t magic — and your drivers deserve on-time pay.)
If you’ve ever wondered what your payroll provider really does after that button is pressed — or you’ve felt in the dark about the process — this episode will give you the clarity you’ve been missing.