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 2
- 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...
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- 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 29, 2022
- 7 min
Tax Moves for Truckers to Make Before Year End
2022 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 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 26, 2022
- 6 min
How Have Owner-Operators Performed so Far in 2022?
Twice a year, ATBS provides an analysis of the financial trends for owner-operators in the trucking industry. With 2022 bringing...
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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 22, 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 22, 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...
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- Jul 19, 2022
- 5 min
The Next Step: Your Own Authority
Originally featured on Team Run Smart Jumping from being an owner-operator leased on with a motor carrier to actually becoming the motor...
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- Jul 8, 2022
- 3 min
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...
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- Jul 5, 2022
- 2 min
Networking Tips for Truck Drivers
Networking in business is a way to establish and build relationships with colleagues that can be mutually beneficial in both growing your...
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- Jul 1, 2022
- 2 min
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,...
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- Jun 1, 2022
- 3 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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- May 12, 2022
- 6 min
Common Tax Questions for Owner-Operators
Here is a list of the most commonly asked tax questions we've received from owner-operators, and our answers.