DAT partners with ATBS to offer discounts on tax, bookkeeping services

Trucking news and briefs for Friday, Feb. 19, 2021:

DAT offering discount on certain ATBS services
DAT Freight & Analytics and American Truck Business Services (ATBS) have partnered to offer certain ATBS tax, consulting and bookkeeping services at discounted rates.

ATBS will offer three levels of its RumbleStrip tax and bookkeeping services for DAT subscribers. RumbleStrip enables owner-operators and small fleets to streamline their back-office management processes and save time, ultimately increasing profitability, the companies say.

The ATBS packages offered to DAT subscribers include:

“We are excited to partner with DAT in helping their customers to be the most successful owner-operators they can be,” said Todd Amen, President and CEO, ATBS. “Money doesn't come easily in this business but by working with DAT, we will help owner-operators maximize their profitability and minimize their tax liability.”

Methanol tanker driver’s skill prevents catastrophe
The Truckload Carriers Association has recognized Milton, Florida-based truck driver Morgan Kirkland has a Highway Angel for his skill in preventing a deadly head-on collision while transporting methanol.

Morgan KirklandKirkland was traveling eastbound on U.S. 90 between Pensacola and Pace, Florida, in late September with a light rain falling. While driving across a bridge, only one of the two eastbound lanes was operable due to Hurricane Sally, which had washed out the other lane.