Tax Moves for Truckers to Make Before Year End
2023 is almost over which means it’s time to make sure you have minimized your tax bill for the year. There are many things you can begin...
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- Nov 14
- 5 min
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...
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- Oct 25
- 6 min
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...
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- Sep 28
- 6 min
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...
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- Sep 22
- 5 min
How Have Owner-Operators Performed So Far in 2023?
So far, 2023 has proven to be a difficult year with low freight volumes and rates in both the spot and contract markets. The question now...
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- Sep 11
- 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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- Aug 8
- 5 min
How to Control the 5 Biggest Owner-Operator Expenses
As an owner-operator, you’re a small business owner. That means you can’t just focus on how much money you’re making, you also have to...
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- Aug 8
- 2 min
10 Tips to Follow If You Receive a Letter From the IRS
Each year the IRS mails millions of notices and letters to taxpayers. Here are the top 10 tips to know in case you get one.
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- May 31
- 3 min
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...
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- May 9
- 2 min
Incorporation: What an Owner-Operator Needs to Know
For an owner-operator who wants to grow a successful business, there are benefits to forming a Limited Liability Companies (LLC). An LLC...
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- May 1
- 1 min
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...
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- Mar 3
- 1 min
VIDEO: Filing Your Taxes and Running Your Trucking Business Successfully in 2023
ATBS President and CEO Todd Amen and Truckstop's Chief Relationship Officer Brent Hutto have a detailed discussion about how to be a...
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- Feb 27
- 4 min
How Did Owner-Operators Perform in 2022?
Owner-operator State of the Union Regardless of whether we are talking about Freight Rates, Miles, Fuel, Maintenance, or Profit, 2022 is...
5,116 views1 comment
- Dec 15, 2022
- 5 min
Back to the Basics of Running Your Trucking Business
By: Mike Hosted, VP, ATBS From May 2020 until April 2022, we saw the biggest and longest freight boom in the history of trucking. Most...
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- Nov 23, 2022
- 2 min
Connecting With Your Customers
Recently, I had the privilege of getting an inside look at how ATBS, a corporate tax and consulting company, functions. Being a truck...
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- Sep 28, 2022
- 4 min
Seizing the Per Diem Tax Break (For Truck Drivers)
Per Diem (per day) is one of your largest tax deductions as an owner-operator, but what is it exactly? In its simplest terms, the Per...
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- Sep 13, 2022
- 6 min
How Does the Inflation Reduction Act Impact Truck Drivers?
What is The Inflation Reduction Act? The Inflation Reduction Act was signed into law on August 16, 2022. While the act is titled the...
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- Aug 10, 2022
- 8 min
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...
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- Jul 21, 2022
- 6 min
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 21, 2022
- 4 min
The Quick Guide to AB5 for Truck Drivers
On June 30, 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court denied certiorari on AB5. As a result, the injunction on AB5 that has been in place for over two...
18,310 views5 comments
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