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Tax Advice for 1099 Truck Drivers
Every year there are changes to tax laws that may go under the radar for some 1099 truck drivers. Not knowing what these changes are may...
Jan 223 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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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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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
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What is the IRS Free File Pilot Program?
Here at ATBS, we wanted to provide an update for those who may have questions about the IRS Free File pilot program. If you haven’t...
Dec 20, 20232 min read
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The Top 25 Ways for Owner-Operators to Save Money on Taxes
1. Work With a Trucking Tax Professional Running a business is difficult. It’s even harder when you’re on the road driving all day....
Nov 1, 20236 min read
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How to Obtain MC Authority: A Step-by-Step Guide
Motor Carrier Authority refers to the legal permission granted by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to operate as a...
Oct 26, 20236 min read
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Product Review: Freightliner Cascadia 18” Drop Visor
Part of the benefit, and let’s face it, “fun” of owning your own rig, is having the option to really make it your own. I’ve always loved...
Oct 12, 20233 min read
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Celebrating the Unsung Heroes: Top 25 Things We Love About Truckers
Truck drivers are the unsung heroes of the road, and ATBS wants to celebrate this community with the top 25 things we love about truckers.
Aug 31, 20233 min read
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Jeremy Rhames: “Outstanding Driver Trainer” for Roehl Transport
We’re proud to announce that our very own ATBS Navigator, Jeremy, received the “Outstanding Driver Trainer” award from Roehl Transport....
Jun 15, 20231 min read
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The Top 25 Habits of Successful Owner-Operators
The most successful owner-operator truck drivers in the industry didn't get where they are because of sheer luck. These drivers are...
Jun 1, 20233 min read
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Maintaining Your Mental Health as a Truck Driver
The ease at which a trucker's mental health can deteriorate is alarming. Basing my assumptions and framework on the gold standard CBT...
Mar 2, 20233 min read
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Why Owner-Operators Should Pay Their Quarterly Tax Estimates
If you’re an owner-operator truck driver, paying quarterly taxes can be a big change from the days when taxes were withheld from your...
Aug 30, 20223 min read
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Owner-Operator Truck Driver Tax Deductions
Owner-operators are not just responsible for calculating and paying their own taxes , they’re also responsible for deducting expenses,...
Aug 17, 20224 min read
20,105 views
Automation in Trucking
The impression that I get when I speak to drivers about potential automation in trucking, is one of skepticism and denial. While robots...
Aug 11, 20221 min read
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The Complete Guide to Taxes for Owner-Operator Truckers
As an owner-operator truck driver, your tax situation is unique. You file and pay taxes like a business owner while also being eligible...
Aug 10, 20229 min read
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The Benefits of Having a Career in Trucking
We often hear the expression that we’re “products of our environment”. Unconsciously, our environment influences our behavior, mindset,...
Jul 27, 20222 min read
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