10/19/2026
Trucking Books Start with the Settlement
That deposit hitting the bank is often only the final number in a much bigger trucking story.
A carrier settlement can include linehaul and accessorial revenue, fuel advances, fuel-card purchases, insurance, tolls, permits, escrow, and other deductions before the net amount is transferred.
If you record only the bank deposit, you can understate both revenue and expenses. The settlement statement, fuel-card activity, and bank transfer should connect and tell one complete story.