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Apr 12, 20225 min read
Managing Your Trucking Business in a Changing Market
By: Todd Amen, President and CEO of ATBS As Bob Dylan sang in 1961, “ The Times, They Are a-Changin’ ”. The big thing we can take away...
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Oct 3, 20215 min read
How Much Do Truck Drivers Make?
Asking “How much do truck drivers make?” is not an easy question. This is because the amount of money a truck driver can make varies...
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Jul 23, 20213 min read
Managing Your Cash Flow & Your Fuel
As an owner-operator, one of the most important pieces of your business that you need to manage is your cash flow. How much money (cash)...
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May 27, 20211 min read
How the Latest Per Diem Changes will Affect Owner-Operators
One of the goals of the government stimulus programs has been to get restaurants back on their feet. And the good news is, one of the...
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Mar 19, 20219 min read
The American Rescue Plan Act Of 2021 and How It Affects Owner-Operator Truck Drivers
The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, also called the COVID-19 Stimulus Package, is a $1.9 trillion economic stimulus bill passed by...
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Jan 17, 20213 min read
Tax Preparer for Truckers: What Should You Look For?
The last thing any trucker wants to think about is filing their taxes or wondering if they have found a good tax preparer who knows...
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Oct 17, 20209 min read
5 Common Mistakes CPAs Make With Your Business Structure
Do you know any truckers whose CPA set up a corporation for them right when they started their business, who then had to close it down a...
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Oct 12, 20205 min read
CPAs: Is Local Really Better?
How much is a handshake worth? Here at ATBS, we sometimes hear owner-operators tell us they would rather work with a local CPA or Tax...
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Jun 30, 20202 min read
Financial Clutter: What to Keep and What to Get Rid Of
As we move past tax season, it's the perfect time to organize your financials. But where do you start? If you have boxes full of bank...
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May 13, 20202 min read
Why S-Corporations Must Run Payroll
If your business has elected S Corporation status with the IRS, you have differentiated yourself from your company by making the company...
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Apr 17, 20202 min read
Should I Run During the Coronavirus Pandemic?
First and foremost, consider your health and your family’s health before deciding to run during the pandemic. If you feel unsafe or are...
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Mar 31, 20206 min read
Five Tips to Help You Succeed in an Uncertain Freight Market
In this article, we want to share some ways for you to manage your trucking business during an uncertain freight market. Now would be the...
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Jan 17, 20202 min read
Time For New Year’s Financial Resolutions
We’ve reached the end of another year – which means it’s time to think about your New Year’s resolutions. Would you like to eat...
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Aug 11, 20195 min read
How to Save Money: 8 Big Ways to Cut Your Spending
As an owner-operator, you’re probably always hearing about ways to save money on fuel, truck maintenance, taxes, and business expenses....
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Jan 14, 20192 min read
Starting an Emergency Fund
Life is full of all kinds of unexpected events. Everything could be going great and then one day your truck has an unexpected maintenance...
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Dec 21, 20183 min read
During Holidays, Be Extra Vigilant About Protecting Financial Data
To help achieve your long-term goals, such as a comfortable retirement, you should save and invest regularly. But that’s only part of the...
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Dec 1, 20183 min read
Tips for Staying Productive On the Road during the Holiday Season
Being an independent truck driver can be a stressful business. The holiday season can certainly add to that stress, with the desire to...
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Nov 26, 20185 min read
How to Manage a Successful Trucking Company
When you have your own trucking authority, you are just as much of a business owner as you are a truck driver. There is a lot more to...
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Oct 8, 20184 min read
The Scariest Thing This Halloween: Back Taxes
Download our complete "Tax Resolution Guide for Owner-Operators" by clicking here! As we approach Halloween, I find myself watching more...
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Jul 5, 20184 min read
Heavy Highway Vehicle Use Tax
The Heavy Highway Vehicle Use Tax has several names including Federal Highway Use Tax, FHUT, 2290, or even “Road Taxes”. ATBS receives...
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