Waiting for Election Day for the Freight Market to Turn
The freight market has been navigating rough waters lately, creating challenges for many owner-operator truck drivers. The upcoming 2024...
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- Aug 15
- 5 min
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...
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- Aug 6
- 6 min
What is the Best Business Structure for a Trucking Company?
As an owner-operator, it’s critical to understand the business structure options available to you and when each is most appropriate for...
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- May 22
- 4 min
12 Helpful Apps for Truckers
If you are interested in increasing your efficiency and happiness on the road, here are 12 popular apps that are perfect for any trucker.
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- Mar 22
- 3 min
The Corporate Transparency Act and Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting
What it Means for Your Small Business Starting January 1, 2024, a new reporting requirement went into effect requiring millions of small...
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- Mar 21
- 4 min
Can Truck Drivers Claim the Home Office Deduction?
So you want to take advantage of home office tax deductions on your tax filing? With more and more Americans conducting work from home,...
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- Mar 20
- 6 min
How Did Owner-Operators Perform in 2023?
2023 proved to be a difficult year with low freight volumes and rates in both the spot and contract markets. The question now is… where...
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- Mar 14
- 3 min
6 Steps to Eliminate Credit Card Debt
Not to mention, it will take you years to pay it off. So what do you do?
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- Feb 15
- 3 min
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...
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- Jan 23
- 3 min
ATBS Hub Updates and Enhancements
We wanted to take a moment to thank clients for the valuable feedback you've shared with us regarding the new ATBS Hub . Your insights...
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- Jan 23
- 3 min
Depreciation and Section 179
Section 179 doesn’t increase the total amount you can deduct, but it allows you to get your entire depreciation deduction in one year,...
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- Jan 16
- 3 min
Everything You Need to Know About Self-Employment Tax
If you are a company driver, you probably receive a paycheck every two weeks. From that paycheck, certain payroll taxes are withheld....
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- Jan 4
- 3 min
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.
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- Dec 28, 2023
- 2 min
Planning Vacations Around Freight and Your Budget
As an owner-operator truck driver, you work long hours. You are often on the road for weeks at a time. Being able to take a week or two...
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- Nov 30, 2023
- 7 min
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...
29,021 views
- Nov 14, 2023
- 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...
22,331 views
- Oct 26, 2023
- 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 29, 2023
- 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...
1,041 views
- Sep 22, 2023
- 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...
8,739 views
- 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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