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Jul 21, 20226 min read

Forecasting Insurance Costs for Fleets & Owner-Operators

It’s no secret that insurance rates in the trucking industry are rising. These increases have impacted both our fleet partners and our...

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Jul 8, 20223 min read

Differentiating Your Trucking Company From the Competition

When you want to sell your service, you won’t be able to persuade anyone to work with you until you fully understand what it is that your...

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May 12, 20226 min read

Common Tax Questions for Owner-Operators

Here is a list of the most commonly asked tax questions we've received from owner-operators, and our answers.

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May 11, 20225 min read

Bookkeeping for Owner-Operator Truck Drivers

Bookkeeping is an important part of running your business as an owner-operator truck driver. It allows you to keep your financial...

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May 11, 20224 min read

Five Steps to Start a Trucking Business with One Truck

Making the transition from company driver to owner-operator is a big step. You will now be your own boss and will need to set yourself up...

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May 11, 20222 min read

Accounting for Owner-Operator Truck Drivers

Accounting is the process of recording, measuring, and communicating information about the financial transactions taking place in a...

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Feb 23, 20225 min read

Setting Your Contractors Up for Success: 7 Things You Can't Leave Out

Whether you're working with first-time lease-purchase independent contractors, or small fleets with their own operating authority, having...

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Oct 13, 20218 min read

Common Business Questions for Owner-Operators

Here is a list of the most commonly asked business questions we receive from owner-operators, and our answers to those questions. Q: How...

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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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May 18, 20213 min read

How Much Are You Spending on Fuel Compared to Other Owner-Operators?

As we have now talked about a few times, as an owner-operator truck driver, fuel is your most expensive controllable cost. So are you...

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May 13, 20212 min read

How to Understand and Analyze Your Biggest Cost as an Owner-Operator

For any business, the formula for increasing profits is pretty simple - you’ve got to maximize your revenue and minimize your costs. And...

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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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Mar 9, 20211 min read

The Final Episode of the Rearview Mirror Series

In the final episode of the Rearview Mirror Series, we give a quick summary of the series in total, answer some final user-submitted...

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Mar 1, 20213 min read

Tips for Owner-Operators Who Can't Pay Their Taxes

Tax season can be a stressful time. Independent contractors who do not have taxes taken out of their paychecks are particularly...

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Feb 22, 20212 min read

The Rearview Mirror Series Episode 6: Common Questions about Back Taxes

In this episode of the Rearview Mirror Series, we answer some of the most common questions truck drivers have about back taxes and tax...

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Jan 22, 20212 min read

Where Is My 1099?

Many professional truck drivers choose to contract their services to carriers and fleets. The 1099-NEC (Non-Employee Compensation) is a...

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Jan 9, 20211 min read

The Rearview Mirror Series Episode 5: Negotiation Strategies & Tactics

As always, if you haven't watched the previous episodes, we'd recommend starting there and working your way forward. Remember, Episode #2...

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Dec 27, 20201 min read

The Rearview Mirror Series Episode 4: Managing IRS Compliance

As always, if you haven't watched the previous episodes, we'd recommend starting there and working your way forward. Also as always,...

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Nov 23, 20202 min read

The Rearview Mirror Series Episode 3: Negotiating With the IRS

If you haven't watched Episode 2, stop what you're doing and go watch/listen to Episode 2. Obtaining IRS Compliance is the single most...

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Nov 16, 202012 min read

What Would a Nationwide A.B.5 Mean For Fleets and Owner-Operators?

Executive Summary Introduction Assembly Bill 5 (A.B. 5) is a California law that restricts businesses from classifying workers as...

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