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Health Insurance Options for Owner-Operator Truck Drivers

WEBAs an owner-operator truck driver, your health is the most important thing when it comes to doing your job. If you become sick or injured, this could result in …

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6 Tips to Avoid Getting Sick on the Road ATBS

WEBAvoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands. Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash. Clean and …

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The Complete Guide to Taxes for Owner-Operator Truckers ATBS

WEBSelf-employment tax: The self-employment tax rate is 15.3%. It consists of Social Security (12.4%) and Medicare (2.9%) taxes. Federal Income Tax and State …

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Managing Diabetes and Truck Driving ATBS

WEBAs of November 8, 2014, the FMCSA recommends that drivers have an A1C between 7-10% to meet requirements for an exemption. Diabetes can be a hard disease …

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Preventative Maintenance Pays off for Your Truck and Your Body

WEBOwner-operators know that preventative maintenance on their truck pays off in the long run. Industry estimates say PM can cut your breakdown costs in half. …

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How to Stay Fit as a Truck Driver ATBS

WEBThe Freightliner In-Cab Training (FIT) System is another option for truckers to get a good workout. The FIT System can give you a full body workout in your cab, …

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Maintaining Your Mental Health as a Truck Driver ATBS

WEBThe ease at which a trucker's mental health can deteriorate is alarming. Basing my assumptions and framework on the gold standard CBT (cognitive behavioral …

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Your Medical Expenses Might Be Tax Deductible ATBS

WEBBeyond your house and truck payments, health insurance tends to be one of the biggest fixed expenses for a truck driver. While it’s possible to lower your monthly …

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How to Avoid Sun Damage as a Truck Driver ATBS

WEBMake sure to use a broad spectrum sunscreen that blocks both UVA and UVB rays with an SPF rating of 50 or higher. You may also want to purchase a sun shirt, …

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Health and Weight Loss: 7 Tips for Reaching Your Long-Term Goals

WEBMany people struggle with their weight and maintaining good health. From fad diets to crazy exercise plans – there seems to be a new miracle program every day. …

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Lack of Water and Your Brain ATBS

WEBDid you know that an average male is composed of 60 percent water and an average female is composed of 58 percent water? Depending on your fitness level, your …

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The Top 25 Habits of Successful Owner-Operators ATBS

WEB25 - Stay Positive. Being an owner-operator can have its ups and downs, especially when the market isn't doing well. Keep your head up, keep working hard, and …

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Tax Moves for Truckers to Make Before Year End ATBS

WEBIf you earned $60,000 of net income over the year, and pay yourself a reasonable salary of $40,000, you only have to pay self-employment tax on the $40,000. …

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How to Manage a Successful Trucking Company ATBS

WEBWe offer a variety of services including accounting, bookkeeping, and tax preparation, specifically for truck drivers. We also offer unlimited business consulting for …

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ATBS Free Trucking Tax & Business Tools

WEBHelp yourself run a successful trucking business by downloading our FREE owner-operator trucker tools. Keep track of your days on the road with our Per Diem Tracker, remember …

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1099 vs. W-2 Truck Drivers: What's the Difference

WEBThe most significant difference between W-2 and 1099 drivers, is that a W-2 worker is classified as an employee and has taxes withheld from their paycheck prior to …

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Tax Deductions and Credits for Families to Lower Their Tax Liability …

WEBLuckily, you may qualify for a tax credit of 35 percent for the first $3,000 paid for one child or $6,000 when paying for two. Just like other tax credits, the amount you …

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Tips for Trucking With Pets ATBS

WEBBeing on the road for days and weeks at a time can become quite lonely. That’s why many owner-operators choose to have a co-pilot – and not of the human …

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ATBS Trucking Blog

WEB597 0. 1. Become a better truck driver and business owner by taking a look at the hundreds of articles in our Trucking Blog. We have articles that cover a wide range of topics …

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