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Voices

Roadside Attractions

Trying to outrunning a tornado, shipping alernatives, biking maps and sleep apnea are among the topics featured — plus Channel 19 and Truck Gallery.

June 3, 2011

Partners in Business

PIB TIP: PAY CREDIT CARD BALANCES. Having a busine

PIB TIP: PAY CREDIT CARD BALANCES. Having a business credit card is useful. But most owner-operators get into a trap of spending more money than they should. If a credit card balance is not paid off at the end of each month, the interest charges can exceed 18 percent. You’ll get the best rate on […]

April 13, 2011

Partners in Business

PIB TIP: GET ONLINE ACCESS. Even if you don’t pack

PIB TIP: GET ONLINE ACCESS. Even if you don’t pack a computer on the road, once you’re signed up at your bank or credit union for online access, you can check your balance and cleared checks anywhere you have online access to guard against your own or your spouse’s failure to record to record a […]

April 5, 2011

Business

Funding a nest egg

There’s still time to lower your 2010 tax bill. Pick the right retirement account to get the biggest bang for your bucks.

April 2, 2011

Business

Choosing a Carrier

When you consider moving to a new fleet, look beyond bonuses and other come-ons.

April 1, 2011

Partners in Business

PIB TIP: USE OVERDRAFT PROTECTION. Most banks offe

PIB TIP: USE OVERDRAFT PROTECTION. Most banks offer this service, which automatically draws from your savings or credit card account to cover a bad check. If savings, you obviously need to keep a good stash to make it work. Linking to a credit card is a less favorable option, but paid off quickly it’s still […]

March 28, 2011

Partners in Business

PIB TIP: MANAGE CASH FLOW. The best practices for

PIB TIP: MANAGE CASH FLOW. The best practices for managing cash flow include using a business operating account and never taking cash advances. Avoid overdraft fees by recording every check as soon as it’s written. Don’t forget debit card purchases, and develop a system for logging automatic monthly drafts, such as utilities. The Partners in […]

March 21, 2011

Business

Industry’s top challenge: Finding drivers

Trucking executives favor the long-term viability of using leased owner-operators to meet their capacity needs.

March 15, 2011

Partners in Business

PIB TIP: HAVE A RESERVE ACCOUNT. The best owner-op

PIB TIP: HAVE A RESERVE ACCOUNT. 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 […]

March 15, 2011

Partners in Business

PIB TIP: HAVE A RESERVE ACCOUNT. The best owner-op

PIB TIP: HAVE A RESERVE ACCOUNT. 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 […]

March 15, 2011

Partners in Business

PIB TIP: CREATE SEPARATE BANK ACCOUNTS. It’s impor

PIB TIP: CREATE SEPARATE BANK ACCOUNTS. It’s important to open a separate bank account that will be used to manage the income and expenses of your business. All your income from your trucking business should be deposited into this operating account. Trucking expenses should be paid for out of this account. The Partners in Business […]

March 8, 2011

Business

ATBS acquires trucking accountancy

ATBS has acquired Mark Swanson and his accounting firm.

March 8, 2011