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Partners in Business tip: Carry a notebook with your receipt envelope
This notebook — or alternately, a log kept in a document on your smartphone or other mobile device — will be used to record those expenses for which you cannot obtain a receipt.
July 22, 2020
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Partners in Business tip: Driving habits and tire life
Many of the problems caused by bad driving habits show up as uneven tire wear. Even absent poor driving, check your tires daily for irregular wear.
July 2, 2020
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Partners in Business tip: Log maintenance records
Only with complete records can you track the work done on your truck and, when necessary, prove that required maintenance has been done.
June 25, 2020
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Partners in Business tip: Save for retirement
If you don’t have a retirement account, here are some tips on how to start one, and how to get the most out of it.
June 17, 2020
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Partners in Business tip: Define your business
Before you buy or lease a truck, spend some time researching the type of freight you want to haul.
June 10, 2020
Overdrive Extra
Quarterly estimated taxes due next Tuesday
Set aside the time to deal with the administrative side of your business. Like preventive maintenance on your truck, proper attention now will save you hours and money in the future and lower your stress, setting you up for better decision-making.
June 9, 2021
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Partners in Business tip: Develop a business plan
A business plan is very important for all owner-operators. It can outline many aspects of your operation such as freight types, pay rates and much more.
May 27, 2020
Business
New tax break for owner-ops uncovered in restaurant stimulus
Savings could amount to as much as $1,000 on tax bills. It comes from being able to deduct 100% of the cost of restaurant meals while on the road instead of the traditional 80%. It will be in effect for all of tax years 2021 and 2022.
June 3, 2021
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Partners in Business tip: Use a separate credit card for business expenses
Having a business credit card may help you reduce the number of advances you take from your carrier and will make it easier to keep track of business expenses.
June 2, 2021
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Partners in Business tip: Hire the kids
Provide tax-free earnings for age-appropriate work and help cut your tax bill. Check out all the details in the Partners in Business program produced by Overdrive.
May 26, 2021
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Partners in Business tip: Open a separate checking account for your business
If you're an owner-operator, be sure to check out this Partners in Business tip about the importance of separating business and personal checking accounts.
April 29, 2021
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Partners in Business tip: Perform regular PM
Preventive maintenance ensures your truck is running efficiently. Here are a few items to regularly check.
April 16, 2021
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Partners in Business tip: Save every receipt, no matter how small
Take advantage of all your business expenses by collecting your receipts no matter how small they might be. Get more details right here on Overdrive Online.
April 8, 2021
Overdrive Extra
Know the value of your time to assess true profit
Gary Buchs on the value of assessing cost, profit and driver pay per hour to evaluate any given load. It could help you know that customer who’s got a huge detention problem is no longer worth the time and effort, among other benefits.
May 3, 2021
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Partners in Business tip: The benefits of trailer ownership
While leased operators don’t have the pressing need to provide a trailer that most independents do, they often find trailer ownership has significant earning potential.
April 1, 2021
Overdrive Extra
Roadcheck prep: Invest in inspections to save money, hassle later
A good way to learn and gain confidence that you won’t get a roadside violation is to invest in equipment inspection, observe the inspection process at your shop/the scales, and ask questions.
May 22, 2018
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Partners in Business tip: Have a fixed residence
Run a single-truck business? You need to report a fixed residence. Here’s why.
March 26, 2021
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Partners in Business tip: Track personal miles for tax savings
You can deduct mileage on your personal vehicle if you make a business-related trip. It could help you cut your tax bill when tax time comes.
February 26, 2021
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