Partners in Business tip: Have a reserve account

Updated Jun 15, 2022

The best owner-operators have at least $5,000 in reserve before they ever go into business. That amount should be maintained and increased, especially with a truck that ages. The purpose of the reserve account is to set aside money for large or unforeseen items that could put a large drain on your operating cash -- major maintenance items, tires, quarterly estimated taxes and insurance deductibles, for example.

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