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TRUCKING BLOG
Become a better truck driver and business owner by taking a look at the hundreds of articles in our Trucking Blog. We have articles that cover a wide range of topics including the trucking industry, taxes & bookkeeping, health & fitness, and much more.
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- Sep 12, 2023
- 2 min
Celebrating 25 Years of Excellence: ATBS Marks a Milestone Anniversary
GOLDEN, COLO. – September 12, 2023 – ATBS, the nation’s largest tax, consulting, and bookkeeping firm in the transportation industry, is...
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- Jun 15, 2023
- 1 min
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....
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- Dec 5, 2022
- 2 min
ATBS and Trucker Path Partner to Offer Discounted Services to Drivers and Small Fleets
Partnership with American Truck Business Services provides access to discounted services for truckers from the industry’s largest tax and...
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- Jul 23, 2020
- 2 min
Freight Rates and Volume Prove to Be Biggest Hurdle During Pandemic, According to Survey
LAKEWOOD, COLO. – July 23, 2020 – Earlier this month, ATBS conducted a survey of over 300 owner-operators about the effects of COVID-19...
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- Jul 7, 2020
- 2 min
PPP Loan Application Deadline Extended, ATBS Provides Guide to PPP Loan Forgiveness
LAKEWOOD, COLO. – July 7, 2020 – Since the CARES Act was passed in March, owner-operator truck drivers and other small business owners...
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- May 27, 2020
- 2 min
Hundreds of Owner-Operator Truck Drivers Receive PPP Loans With Help From Business Services Firm
LAKEWOOD, COLO. – May 27, 2020 – Since the CARES Act was passed in March, owner-operators and other small business owners have clamored...
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- Mar 6, 2020
- 2 min
Multiple ATBS Clients Honored at the Truckload Carriers Association’s Annual Convention
LAKEWOOD, COLO. – March 6, 2020 – During the Truckload Carriers Association’s Annual Convention, clients of ATBS won awards in two...
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- Nov 13, 2019
- 1 min
ATBS Employee Earns Certified Tax Resolution Specialist Designation
LAKEWOOD, COLO. - [November 13, 2019] - Barney Moran, an ATBS Tax Resolution Specialist and Enrolled Agent, has successfully completed...
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- Aug 14, 2019
- 1 min
IRS Will Bring Back Form 1099-Nec Impacting Owner-Operators and Trucking Fleets
*UPDATED 7/21/2020 LAKEWOOD, COLO. - [August 14, 2019] - The IRS will begin using form 1099-NEC (Non-Employee Compensation) once again...
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- Jun 6, 2019
- 2 min
2018 Owner-Operator Tax Return Analysis
LAKEWOOD, COLO. - June 6, 2019 - Preliminary data based on over 3,000 tax returns indicate that the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act had an overall...
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- May 1, 2019
- 2 min
First Quarter 2019 Trucking Industry Update From ATBS
by Todd Amen, ATBS President and CEO Throughout the year, ATBS tracks and analyzes income and mileage trends from our owner-operator...
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- Feb 28, 2019
- 1 min
Owner-Operators Brought in Record Pay in 2018
Owner-operators in 2018 on average earned $65,360 in take-home pay for the year — a record-high income for a segment that saw a big boost...
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- Feb 22, 2019
- 1 min
Owner-Operators Reap Record Earnings in 2018
The high-demand year that trucking enjoyed for most of 2018 produced strong rate hikes that translated well to owner-operators net...
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- Jan 4, 2019
- 1 min
The Not-So-Long Haul: The Operational Challenges to Owner-Ops After the ELD Mandate
Leased owner-operators naturally have liked longer hauls with less wasted time delivering and picking up. But in the end, we’ve moved to...
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- May 24, 2018
- 1 min
ATBS Sponsors Third Annual Project Sanctuary Gala
Project Sanctuary, a nonprofit providing hope and healing for thousands of military families across the country, raised over $250,000 at...
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- Mar 3, 2018
- 1 min
How Tax Reform Affects Owner-Operators
The goal of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act was to help simplify the entire tax filing process. Unfortunately, many of the changes added an...
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- Jan 11, 2018
- 2 min
ATBS Releases Comprehensive Guide on Tax Reform and Its Effects on Owner-Operator Truck Drivers
LAKEWOOD, COLO. – January 11, 2018 – In December of 2017, Congress passed the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act" bill, which resulted in several...
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- Aug 11, 2017
- 1 min
2017 Owner-Operator Income: Flatbedding Hot, Reefer Hauling Chilly
Net income for leased and independent owner-operators dipped about $255 in the first half of 2017 compared to the same period a year ago,...
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- Mar 21, 2017
- 1 min
Owner-Operators’ 2016: Miles up, Income Down
2016 income data for owner-operators reveals dips in revenue and take-home pay, despite driving more miles. Here's what each segment...
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