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 9, 20235 min
How to Manage 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, 20232 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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Jun 1, 20233 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 2, 20231 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, 20231 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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Dec 15, 20225 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, 20222 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 13, 20226 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, 20229 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, 20226 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, 20224 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 8, 20223 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, 20222 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, 20222 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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May 12, 20226 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.
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May 12, 20225 min
Bookkeeping for Owner-Operator Truck Drivers
Bookkeeping is an important part of running your business as an owner-operator truck driver. It allows you to keep your financial...
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May 12, 20224 min
Five Steps to Start a Trucking Business with One Truck
Making the transition from company driver to owner-operator is a big step. You will now be your own boss and will need to set yourself up...
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May 11, 20222 min
Accounting for Owner-Operator Truck Drivers
Accounting is the process of recording, measuring, and communicating information about the financial transactions taking place in a...
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Feb 23, 20225 min
Setting Your Contractors Up for Success: 7 Things You Can't Leave Out
Whether you're working with first-time lease-purchase independent contractors, or small fleets with their own operating authority, having...
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