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6 Steps to Eliminate Credit Card Debt
Not to mention, it will take you years to pay it off. So what do you do?
Mar 14, 20243 min read
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...
Feb 15, 20243 min read
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...
Jan 23, 20243 min read
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,...
Jan 23, 20243 min read
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....
Jan 16, 20243 min read
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.
Jan 4, 20243 min read
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...
Dec 28, 20232 min read
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...
Nov 14, 20236 min read
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...
Oct 25, 20236 min read
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...
Sep 11, 20232 min read
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.
Aug 8, 20232 min read
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...
May 31, 20233 min read
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...
Mar 3, 20231 min read
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...
Dec 15, 20225 min read
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...
Nov 23, 20222 min read
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...
Sep 13, 20226 min read
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...
Jul 21, 20226 min read
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...
Jul 21, 20224 min read
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...
Jul 8, 20223 min read
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...
Jul 5, 20222 min read
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