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Per Diem Tax Deduction Tips for Truck Drivers in 2025
Per Diem (per day) is one of your largest tax deductions as an owner-operator, but what is it exactly? The Per Diem deduction is a tax...
Mar 14 min read
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Tax Moves for Truckers to Make Before Year End
2024 is almost over which means it’s time to make sure you have minimized your tax bill for the year. There are many things you can...
Nov 26, 20247 min read
45,318 views
5 Ways President Trump Affects Trucking
What does the recent election mean for your small business and trucking in general? If investors are any indication, the election means...
Nov 18, 20242 min read
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The Best and Worst States for Outbound Freight
As a truck driver, you want to always be pulling a load. This means that after you deliver a shipment, you want to be loading up a new...
Nov 7, 20241 min read
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How Have Owner-Operators Performed So Far in 2024?
2024 has proven to be one of the most difficult years for trucking in recent memory. The question is… when will it be over? In this...
Sep 26, 20245 min read
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Waiting for Election Day for the Freight Market to Turn
The freight market has been navigating rough waters lately, creating challenges for many owner-operator truck drivers. The upcoming 2024...
Aug 21, 20243 min read
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What a Truck Driver Needs to Know About Starting an LLC
Establishing a Limited Liability Company (LLC) can offer a layer of protection and professionalism often sought in the transportation...
Aug 15, 20245 min read
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What is the Best Business Structure for a Trucking Company?
As an owner-operator, it’s critical to understand the business structure options available to you and when each is most appropriate for...
Aug 6, 20246 min read
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12 Helpful Apps for Truckers
If you are interested in increasing your efficiency and happiness on the road, here are 12 popular apps that are perfect for any trucker.
May 22, 20244 min read
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The Corporate Transparency Act and Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting
What it Means for Your Small Business Starting January 1, 2024, a new reporting requirement went into effect requiring millions of small...
Mar 22, 20243 min read
757 views
Can Truck Drivers Claim the Home Office Deduction?
So you want to take advantage of home office tax deductions on your tax filing? With more and more Americans conducting work from home,...
Mar 21, 20244 min read
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How Did Owner-Operators Perform in 2023?
2023 proved to be a difficult year with low freight volumes and rates in both the spot and contract markets. The question now is… where...
Mar 20, 20246 min read
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6 Steps to Eliminate Credit Card Debt
Not to mention, it will take you years to pay it off. So what do you do?
Mar 14, 20243 min read
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The Four Step Plan to Tackling Expenses
An owner-operator's No. 1 challenge today is keeping more of their hard-earned money. We’d like to tackle this problem by listing four...
Feb 15, 20243 min read
576 views
ATBS Hub Updates and Enhancements
We wanted to take a moment to thank clients for the valuable feedback you've shared with us regarding the new ATBS Hub . Your insights...
Jan 23, 20243 min read
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Depreciation and Section 179
Section 179 doesn’t increase the total amount you can deduct, but it allows you to get your entire depreciation deduction in one year,...
Jan 23, 20243 min read
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Everything You Need to Know About Self-Employment Tax
If you are a company driver, you probably receive a paycheck every two weeks. From that paycheck, certain payroll taxes are withheld....
Jan 16, 20243 min read
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4 Steps for Advancing Your Business
Planning is an essential part of owning your business. Here are a few tips on how to start a successful business plan.
Jan 4, 20243 min read
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Planning Vacations Around Freight and Your Budget
As an owner-operator truck driver, you work long hours. You are often on the road for weeks at a time. Being able to take a week or two...
Dec 28, 20232 min read
298 views
How to Use the ATBS Hub
The ATBS Hub makes working with us even easier! The ATBS Hub features several tools for viewing and analyzing your revenue, expenses, and...
Nov 14, 20236 min read
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