TRUCKING BLOG

As an owner-operator truck driver, your tax situation is unique. You file and pay taxes like a business owner while also being eligible for deductions that are specific to truck drivers. If you’re looking for more information on how to file and pay taxes as an owner-operator truck driver, we’re here to help. Below is a brief overview of how to handle and manage owner-operator taxes. Are you a self-employed truck driver that needs help with your taxes, accounting, or bookkeepi

Henry Albert shares how he keeps his trucking business competitive with annual planning, SWOT analysis, and adapting to industry changes for success.

Looking to jumpstart your trucking business in 2025? Check out the articles that were read the most during the past year and become a...

2024 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...

As an owner-operator, it’s critical to understand the business structure options available to you and when each is most appropriate for...

Owing taxes to the Federal Government is never intended to be part of the plan, yet we can find ourselves in this position for a number...

Do you want to become a more successful owner-operator? Do you want to grow and expand your existing business? If you’re looking to...

Part of the benefit, and let’s face it, “fun” of owning your own rig, is having the option to really make it your own. I’ve always loved...

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

Here are 25 road-friendly recipes specifically for truck drivers that are easy to prep at home, store in the truck, and eat on the go.

Improving your fuel efficiency by 1 MPG can save you over $10,000 per year! Luckily for you, there are many simple ways to improve this....

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

The most successful owner-operator truck drivers in the industry didn't get where they are because of sheer luck. These drivers are...

The ease at which a trucker's mental health can deteriorate is alarming. Basing my assumptions and framework on the gold standard CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy) I will analyze and comment on these working conditions. To begin, I will grossly oversimplify CBT. Generally, mental health can be conceptualized by three pillars: Diet Exercise Thoughts/mental diet Diet Nutrition is a cornerstone of mental health, the old adage “you are what you eat” can attest to this. With a la

Recently, I had the privilege of getting an inside look at how ATBS, a corporate tax and consulting company, functions. Being a truck...

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

Stress is a part of life, but as truck drivers, we deal with a unique set of circumstances. Whether it's navigating through a congested...

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...

A fuel surcharge is a mechanism in the trucking industry that helps balance the fluctuations in the cost of fuel. Incorporating a fuel...

As the weather starts to cool off, and everyone is about to be consumed with pumpkin-spice flavored everything, owner-operators should...