TRUCKING BLOG

When was the last time your CPA or tax professional updated you on the current Per Diem rates you are entitled to? Have they ever explained why you need to deduct actual expenses instead of using the standard mileage deduction? Did you know that you can deduct expenses for your dog as security for your truck in many cases? Taxes, in general, are complicated, but taxes for owner-operators are even more complicated. It’s crucial to have a tax professional who knows the trucki

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 you to clearly define your trucking business and give you some direction before you get out on the road. Your plan should include your goals, define how your company will be different, explain how you will grow, how you are going to acquire clients, and a financial plan that shows how you are going to make money. This business plan will be a

Roadside inspections are a critical part of the trucking industry. They help ensure that truck drivers are compliant with the laws and...

What does the recent election mean for your small business and trucking in general? If investors are any indication, the election means...

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 load quickly and bringing it back home. This is truck driving 101. You know that not all loads are created equal and prices vary dramatically by state. If you are able to control more precisely where you deliver to, then it is best to pay attention to the best and worst states for outbound freight. Let’s take a look at the top and bottom 10 st

Establishing a Limited Liability Company (LLC) can offer a layer of protection and professionalism often sought in the transportation...

Buying a semi-truck is a big and exciting decision in your trucking career. Before you get started, it's crucial to understand the...

FMCSA Medical regulations require certain health standards to be met to get and keep a commercial driver’s license. These regulations...

No one really wants to live worrying about money from one check to the next. It takes hard work and dedication, but the cycle can be...

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...

Planning is an essential part of owning your business. Here are a few tips on how to start a successful business plan.

The ATBS Hub makes working with us even easier! The ATBS Hub features several tools for viewing and analyzing your revenue, expenses, and...

Truck parking is one of the most frustrating issues that the trucking industry faces. With roughly 313,000 spots to park nationwide for...

Choosing the right CDL training school is one of the biggest decisions you’ll make in your truck driving career. While you might think...

Despite being the primary system that all income-producing American adults must interact with, the IRS and taxes tend to be something we...

As an owner-operator truck driver, you may be approaching retirement age and wondering if you can collect Social Security benefits (SSB)...

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...

The end of the year is quickly approaching, which means it’s time to start thinking about taxes.

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...

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...