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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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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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A Comprehensive Guide to Buying a Semi Truck
Buying a semi-truck is a big and exciting decision in your trucking career. Before you get started, it's crucial to understand the...
Aug 2, 20244 min read
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How to Prepare for Roadcheck 2024
Roadside inspections are a critical part of the trucking industry. They help ensure that truck drivers are compliant with the laws and...
May 9, 20244 min read
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Top 8 Health Apps for Owner-Operators
FMCSA Medical regulations require certain health standards to be met to get and keep a commercial driver’s license. These regulations...
May 2, 20243 min read
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How to Stop Living Paycheck to Paycheck
No one really wants to live worrying about money from one check to the next. It takes hard work and dedication, but the cycle can be...
Feb 27, 20242 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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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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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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How to Create a Successful Trucking Business Plan: A Step-by-Step Guide
Writing up your trucking business plan is one of the first things you need to do when you start a trucking company. Your plan will allow...
Sep 29, 20236 min read
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The Guide to Truck Parking
Truck parking is one of the most frustrating issues that the trucking industry faces. With roughly 313,000 spots to park nationwide for...
Sep 7, 20235 min read
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How to Choose the Right CDL Training School
Choosing the right CDL training school is one of the biggest decisions you’ll make in your truck driving career. While you might think...
Jun 21, 20234 min read
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Debunking IRS Collections Myths
Despite being the primary system that all income-producing American adults must interact with, the IRS and taxes tend to be something we...
Jun 13, 20233 min read
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Can Truck Drivers Claim Social Security Benefits While Working?
As an owner-operator truck driver, you may be approaching retirement age and wondering if you can collect Social Security benefits (SSB)...
May 25, 20233 min read
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What's Changing for IRS Non-Filers?
At ATBS, we talk to many truck drivers who are several years behind on their tax filing. While it can be easy to fall behind, it’s...
May 9, 20233 min read
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4 Steps to Ensure a Successful Tax Return
The end of the year is quickly approaching, which means it’s time to start thinking about taxes.
Nov 1, 20223 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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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...
Jul 8, 20223 min read
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Branding Your Trucking Business
Branding for a small trucking company is just as important as it is for big trucking fleets. It’s the way you will define your business,...
Jul 1, 20222 min read
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