For truckers, a truck’s weight has a direct impact on their taxes. Since they’re obliged to pay HVUT (Heavy Vehicle Use Tax), which is weight-dependent, they must complete and file Form 2290. To complete Form 2290, you have to know how much your truck weighs. Like most other mistakes with the IRS, if you incorrectly…

For truck drivers, managing finances can be as challenging as navigating the open road. With 95% of trucking businesses operating just a few trucks, administrative tasks often fall to those who likely don’t have an accounting or business degree. You don’t need a fancy degree to successfully run your trucking business, though. What you do…

In today’s driver-friendly market, it’s a great time to be an owner-operator in the trucking industry. And when it comes to work arrangements: you have options. On the one hand, you can stay independent, searching the open market for opportunities and scheduling your own freight. On the other hand, if you want a bit more…

A trip to the grocery store can feel like a kick in the stomach when it’s time to pay. As you scan the receipt, the high-priced items might stand out, but they’re not the sole reason for the sticker shock. You also need to consider the accumulation of smaller, seemingly insignificant items that ultimately impacts…

The trucking industry is, in many ways, the lifeblood of our economy. Truckers transport the goods that fill shelves and meet consumers’ everyday needs. Their value is only increasing, along with the trucking industry itself, which is thriving and growing with more new truckers joining every year. For truckers or small fleet owners new to…

Whether after a loss of some kind, a breakup, or a missed deadline, a common phrase, meant to ease our frustration in the heat of the moment, is: “It isn’t the end of the world.” This sentiment is a good one that puts things into perspective. However, in some cases, while it may not be…