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May 17, 20243 min read
Navigating Tax Law: Differentiating Between Fraud and Negligence
Tax law is complicated and can be confusing. It can also be overwhelming to catch up on past-due tax liabilities when you’ve fallen...
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May 8, 20244 min read
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...
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Jan 11, 20246 min read
What You Need to Know About Staying Safe from Tax Scams
Tax scams can happen any day of the year, but are especially prevalent during tax season. Criminals can attempt to steal your money or...
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Oct 9, 20236 min read
Self-Driving Trucks: Are Truck Drivers Out of a Job?
A lot has happened in the world of self-driving trucks. More companies have emerged, technologies are being tested, laws are being...
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Sep 26, 20236 min read
5 Benefits of Using a Truck Dash Cam
Truck dash cams have become increasingly more popular over the years. Here is our list of the top 5 benefits of using a truck dashcam.
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Nov 17, 20226 min read
Health Insurance Options for Owner-Operator Truck Drivers
Please note that ATBS does not offer health insurance plans. This guide is only meant to assist truck drivers who are researching health...
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Oct 26, 202210 min read
Everything You Need to Know About Chain Laws
The weather is beginning to get a little cooler across the United States and some of the higher elevations are beginning to see snow....
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Jan 28, 20223 min read
Top 5 Weather Apps for Truckers
Weather is arguably one of the most important factors affecting your driving routes, so it’s important to have the most up-to-date...
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Oct 31, 20214 min read
Winterizing Your Truck: A Step-by-Step Plan
As the weather starts to cool off, and everyone is about to be consumed with pumpkin-spice flavored everything, owner-operators should...
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Feb 24, 20203 min read
6 Tips to Avoid Getting Sick on the Road
You can’t 100% prevent getting sick, but you can find ways to reduce your chances of feeling miserable.
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Feb 16, 20203 min read
Don't Become the Victim of a Scammer
By Ellen Voie, President & CEO of Women In Trucking The email started innocent enough. The question from the CEO asked if the employee...
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Oct 12, 20194 min read
Truck Accidents: 7 Common Causes and How Truckers Can Avoid Them
No truck driver wants to think about getting into an accident. An accident can lead to harm to yourself and others, damage to your truck...
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Sep 1, 20193 min read
5 Tips to Prevent a Truck Breakdown
The truth is keeping your truck reliable also means keeping it affordable. Let’s start by putting that in real-world terms.
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Jul 15, 20192 min read
3 Reasons Why Fleet Maintenance Is Important
Whether you run a trucking company, a taxi company, or a car rental, you should not neglect proper fleet maintenance.
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May 31, 20194 min read
What Are CSA Scores and How Do You Check Them?
The CSA program has gone through a lot of scrutiny over the past few years and many changes have been made to the program. However,...
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Mar 31, 20197 min read
Winter Driving Tips for Truck Drivers
This article was originally featured on TeamRunSmart.com. Winter is right around the corner which means it’s time to refresh yourself on...
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Mar 1, 20194 min read
The Importance of the Pre-trip Truck Inspection
Every truck driver should know how to conduct a pre-trip truck inspection. However, many don’t take the time to go through this...
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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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Nov 11, 20184 min read
How to Winterize Diesel Fuel
If you operate in the northern half of the United States, diesel winterization should be a priority to keep you moving through the cold...
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Jul 24, 20182 min read
Top Five Reasons to E-File Your Taxes
If you find yourself waiting in line at the post office on April 15 then it’s time you make a change that will save you time. You can...
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