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Owner-operators finally escaping the recession’s shadow
If you can overlook the growing regulatory burden, this may be the best time to be in the market we’ve seen in years.
March 31, 2015
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A special glimpse into the early days of motoring
Those with a weak spot for the olden days of America’s highways will enjoy this collection of some of the earliest car commercials and other videos.
March 20, 2015
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A final chance to dodge the Obamacare tax penalty
The federally facilitated health insurance marketplaces are reopening for enrollment through April 30.
March 14, 2015
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Tire testing: Watch out for nails, slick pavement and things that bite
The Goodyear Proving Grounds is a fascinating place, at least for those who like to push equipment to the limit and meticulously measure the results.
March 9, 2015
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How to engage potential drivers who are slipping away
A safe, practical graduated CDL program … could bring more qualified drivers with long-term career potential, while screening out more of those who are better suited to four wheels than 18.
March 3, 2015
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Snake in the cab! How to get rid of this uninvited hitchhiker
This video, part of the 30-second Trucker Tips series, is taken from the first installment of 10 Worst Case Trucking Scenarios, Volume 2.
February 24, 2015
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The bar goes up on fuel surcharges
In a podcast, Gordon Klemp, head of the National Transportation Institute, discusses fuel surcharges, sign-on bonuses, demand for owner-operators, and compensation trends for flatbedders and independents.
February 12, 2015
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Infographic: 6 ways truckers can stay healthier on the road
It covers the obvious and ubiquitous — eat better, sleep more, quit smoking and exercise — but offers them in a nice visual presentation. Make of it what you will.
February 5, 2015
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6 things you should know about napping
For professional drivers, napping can be a critical tool in fatigue management. When you nap and how long you nap can affect the results.
February 2, 2015
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Why low fuel prices hold key to fixing highway funding
Congress wimped out again last year and injected the Highway Trust Fund with only enough money to make it through May.
January 29, 2015
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Jan. 15: Neglecting this IRS deadline will cost you
When it comes to income tax, the end of each year gets independent contractors thinking about last-minute strategies to reduce income. After that, April 15 looms as the big deadline. So it’s easy to ignore Jan. 15, one of four deadlines for paying estimated quarterly taxes. Many owner-operators think the quarterly payment is optional, since […]
January 12, 2015
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Why diesel’s sluggish price drop should accelerate
Now that gasoline has plunged below $2 a gallon in some markets and diesel remains above $3, you might wonder why diesel prices haven’t fallen as fast.
January 6, 2015
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Trucking wins in restart fight, loses on insurance increase
Truck operators no doubt scored a victory this month when Congress voted to suspend the 2013-implemented changes to rules dictating the use of a 34-hour restart. But they lost elsewhere.
December 26, 2014
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Smart year-end tax moves
There’s still time to take advantage of some financial opportunities that could lower your 2014 taxes.
December 18, 2014
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New tax resource for owner-operators aims to answer common trucking biz questions
The TruckerTax Letter offeres owner-ops information on topics like overlooked deductions, planning for retirement, how to handle audits, what to do if you owe the IRS, basic business structure and more.
December 16, 2014
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Data shows good earnings, especially for flatbed, independents
Average third quarter net income for ATBS clients was $14,464, a 9.4 percent increase from the same quarter in 2013.
December 11, 2014
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Driver’s ‘turn to give’ in Wreaths Across America
Vince Strupp is joining dozens of other drivers to deliver wreaths to Arlington National Cemetery through the Wreaths Across America program.
December 3, 2014
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Route 66 Archive stuffed with images past and present
The website has images of thousands of postcards of fuel stations, diners and other attractions from the historic highway.
November 11, 2014
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