Finance

Weighing an engine rebuild vs. a truck trade

When you've got to choose between overhauling an engine or trading in an aging truck, there's a lot to consider. Here's how owner-ops Phil and Annett Albert made the decision.

April 2, 2021

Phil and Annett Albert standing in front of their semi-truck

U.S. Senate approves PPP application deadline

With the U.S. Senate passing a bill extending the deadline to apply for Paycheck Protection Program, the measure now goes to President Biden. His signature would extend the March 31 application deadline to June 30.

March 26, 2021

Truck driver in cab of semi-truck

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Driver couple walking back to the truck after meal purchase in truck stop

Per diem tax breaks just got a lot simpler -- and more valuable -- for owner-operators

New IRS guidance notes there will be no need for owner-operators to determine any percentage of meal purchases from a restaurant to reap savings with 100% deductible per diem through all of 2021 and 2022. Savings could top $1,000 annually.

Jade Transport's 2021 Peterbilt 389 Pride & Class

Throwback 359-style design on Jade Transport’s 2021 389 Pride & Class

U.S. Tax Return for an S Corporation Form 1120-S with an image of a vehicle carrier and semi-truck

How to save taxes, gain biz-management dividends with an S Corp structure

small fleet champ finalists

Small fleet roundtable: 'Co-opetition' code, balancing personal/business pursuits, more

Howes Diesel Defender

Howes Diesel Defender

Small fleet roundtable: 'Co-opetition' code, balancing personal/business pursuits, more

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