TRUCKING BLOG

At ATBS, we talk to many truck drivers who are several years behind on their tax filing. While it can be easy to fall behind, it’s...

Please note that ATBS does not offer health insurance plans. This guide is only meant to assist truck drivers who are researching health...

If you’re an owner-operator truck driver, paying quarterly taxes can be a big change from the days when taxes were withheld from your...

By: Todd Amen, President and CEO of ATBS As Bob Dylan sang in 1961, “ The Times, They Are a-Changin’ ”. The big thing we can take away...

As an owner-operator, one of the most important pieces of your business that you need to manage is your cash flow. How much money (cash)...

One of the goals of the government stimulus programs has been to get restaurants back on their feet. And the good news is, one of the...

The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, also called the COVID-19 Stimulus Package, is a $1.9 trillion economic stimulus bill passed by...

Do you know any truckers whose CPA set up a corporation for them right when they started their business, who then had to close it down a...

How much is a handshake worth? Here at ATBS, we sometimes hear owner-operators tell us they would rather work with a local CPA or Tax...

As we move past tax season, it's the perfect time to organize your financials. But where do you start? If you have boxes full of bank...

If your business has elected S Corporation status with the IRS, you have differentiated yourself from your company by making the company...

First and foremost, consider your health and your family’s health before deciding to run during the pandemic. If you feel unsafe or are...

In this article, we want to share some ways for you to manage your trucking business during an uncertain freight market. Now would be the...

We’ve reached the end of another year – which means it’s time to think about your New Year’s resolutions. Would you like to eat...

As an owner-operator, you’re probably always hearing about ways to save money on fuel, truck maintenance, taxes, and business expenses....

Life is full of all kinds of unexpected events. Everything could be going great and then one day your truck has an unexpected maintenance...

To help achieve your long-term goals, such as a comfortable retirement, you should save and invest regularly. But that’s only part of the...

Being an independent truck driver can be a stressful business. The holiday season can certainly add to that stress, with the desire to...

As an owner-operator, you are just as much of a business owner as you are a truck driver. There is a lot more to manage that you previously didn’t have to as a company driver. Your ability to manage your business will determine whether or not your trucking company will be able to survive. Let’s take a look at a few of the major responsibilities that come with being an owner-operator managing your own trucking company. Manage Clients Managing the clients you work with will be

Download our complete "Tax Resolution Guide for Owner-Operators" by clicking here! As we approach Halloween, I find myself watching more...