Truckers, we´ll give you some tax-saving tips to keep in mind for next year. Your next tax return may not be everything you think it is, especially if you think you´ll end up with a huge debt. In fact, there may be things you can do to improve your tax situation. It´s always a good idea to take the time to come up with some strategies before the year ends. Check these six key elements and you´ll be better prepared to handle tax filing season. Our last-minute tax savings ...
read more...It is important to search and be careful because anyone can call themselves a tax preparer. Below, we will explain how t...
read more...How important is it to have income and expense accounting in my business? Every company or business, whether large or sm...
read more...If you find an error on a previous tax return, follow these steps to correct it: You may file an amended return, and you...
read more...Before starting a new business, there are numerous decisions to make. One of the first decisions is deciding the legal f...
read more...You can almost hear the Christmas carols chiming in your ears. But is it really the most wonderful time of the year? If you are a truck driver, there are a lot of ups and downs in these months. Like every year the holiday season becomes a busy time, because everybody is in a hurry searching and buying last minutes items for the celebrations or gifts for the family. Besides that, people take the opportunity to travel and visit family and friends. Highway traffic´s will be denser because mo...
read more...Winter is just around the corner for most of the country. Ice, rain, fog and slippery roads pose a big risk for the brav...
read more...Many drivers seem to forget that they must change their way of driving to deal with the dangerous conditions that winter...
read more...Despite all the precautions that we can take in our work driving a commercial vehicle, there are many factors that could...
read more...Poor tires are a frequent contributor to truck accidents. Truck tire blowouts often result in loss of control accidents ...
read more...In addition to the mechanical problems related to an overweight truck, such as excess consumption of fuel, damage to the axle, increased wear and tear, and the truck driver´s safety, this overweight can also lead to financial losses to fleet companies or owners-operators because of the potential of high fines. Every trucker, owner-operator or lease owner should ensure the safety of their heavy vehicles and try to avoid high fines. That´s why, we will share some tips to help you keep...
read more...The advantages of choosing automatic trucks for a fleet company are numerous. The trucking industry is experiencing a d...
read more...There are drivers that forget about road safety, many of them drive with their cell phones in hand. Unfortunately, the n...
read more...Baby Boomers – Includes those born between 1945 and 1964, after the Second World War. The name baby boomer came ab...
read more...The 5-year wait coupled with the great expectation of the trucking industry regarding the Tesla truck has come to an end...
read more...Fleet companies gain many benefits with the use of telematics on their company besides of only tracking vehicles. Thanks to robust telematic solutions companies can monitor extensively the operational factors related to their fleet and can visualize the direct benefits of using telematics the following areas: 1- Compliance Telematics technology helps to remove truck drivers paperwork while complying with the different regulations from the DOT and FMSCA across the United States. 2- Produ...
read more...If on the one hand the maintenance of an EV truck is cheaper compared to diesel truck, on the other hand when carrying o...
read more...A software that generates optimized pick-up and delivery routes for irregular route delivery fleets was developed by Car...
read more...Nowadays, companies related to the transport industry that do not update run the risk of being left behind and forgotten...
read more...Garmin released the Instinct® 2 – d?zl™ Edition, a complete smartwatch ideal for professional truck driv...
read more...The four generations of truckers – Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennials, and Generation Z – are connected through DNA. You might have a great-grandfather who is a Boomer, a grandfather who belongs to Generation X, a Millennial grandson and a great-grandson Z. Despite being employed in the same field of transportation, each of these generations has experienced different types of diseases. One could argue that is impossible, especially since they all do the same work, it is importa...
read more...Trouble falling asleep is something that many truckers complain about, either because they are so stressed after spendin...
read more...It`s the ideal time for all truckers to review what happened to them during the past 2022 and start a new year focusing ...
read more...We know that the truckers` routine is very demanding, it takes time for them to lead a healthy life as they should, but ...
read more...The daily obligations of truck drivers and their lack of time influence and lead to a lack of care with their oral healt...
read more...Truck drivers, you still have time to get your heavy vehicles prepared for the coldest season of the year. There a lot to parts to be checked but if you start now a meticulous inspection of your truck you will ready to deal with the challenges in the road provoked by the winter. That´s why we prepare the following checklists: 1- Verify the Air System: a) Drain air tanks daily, especially the wet tank; b) Remove restrictions and kinks from system plumbing; c) Replace air hoses that look...
read more...Since air suspension was introduced to trucks and trailers many decades ago, driving conditions and load stability have ...
read more...The best way to avoid the regret of dealing with problems and consequences caused by the winter on the vehicles, because...
read more...At some point, truck fleets and owners-operators might start analyzing whether the alignment of their trucks shoul...
read more...Being in control of all fleet expenses is extremely important to keep the business running smoothly. But sometimes unexp...
read more...Christmas is coming, a time that makes us happy and increase desire to be with our families. After an intense and difficult year for everyone, it is time to give and surprise the people we love with unusual gifts. With this recognition we thank them for enduring our sacrificial profession. Good Idea #1: A Romantic Getaway Truck drivers should use their creativity and put a lot of effort into creating something special, because they can plan and surprise their partner by taking them to a differ...
read more...How interesting is this topic, truckers? Attention, truck drivers! According to experts and studies carried out, the bes...
read more...Although many positive things can be done using a smartphone, many people end up abusing the use of that device and dete...
read more...It is possible that truckers in a relationship are surprised when one of the two decides to end the marriage, alleging a...
read more...Addiction is not limited to drugs, shopping, internet, phones, there are also addictions to people. It usually happens w...
read more...In October, the startup from Seattle abruptly announced its decision to put an end to its business and to all the digital transformation plans for the trucking industry the company had. Convoy closed its core business and dismissed most of its employers. The CEO of the company, Dan Lewis, stated his regret with the decision in the memo shared with Convoy´s now-former employees. Lewis affirmed that the day they hoped would never arrive, finally did, and despite of all their efforts during ...
read more...Why shouldn´t you disconnect your truck´s DPF system? Many truckers wonder what happens if this is done. Her...
read more...FMCSA has released in Jan. 5 a proposed rule that set financial security requirements for brokers and freight forwarders...
read more...The Department of Transportation published in January a final rule updating the civil penalty amounts that may be impose...
read more...A significant rulemaking report was released by the U. S. Department of Transportation last September and will take effe...
read more...Many truckers today are renters, likely facing a major decision each year: renewing their current lease on the house or apartment. This year is no different. But before you focus too much on the options, it helps to understand the true costs of renting in the future, as they will be very high. In the past year, both current renters and new renters have seen their rent go up based on information from realtor.com: “Three out of four renters (74.2%) who have moved in the past 12 months repo...
read more...As a trucker you dream of buying a house and keeping your family under a safe roof. If you`re getting ready to buy your ...
read more...There are many people thinking about buying a home, but with everything affecting the economy, some are wondering if it`...
read more...The Law Offices of Patricio Aguirre wishes all truckers a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. This segment will address important issues regarding truck drivers, their trucks and other legal issues of interest to the large and important community of truck drivers every month. This coming year will be a year where assembly bill 5, a law that wants to eradicate the independent trucker, will take on more importance as a new Federal Administration enters and maintians the federal laws that still ...
read more...The implementation of cutting-edge technology in the transportation sector has seen a lot in recent months and even year...
read more...In January 2021, the AB5 Law will come into effect. But are owner-operators and companies prepared for that correct clas...
read more...First, you must report it to your company and receive immediate medical attention. Why is it important to report it? I...
read more...If a worker is injured on the job and you do not have workers` compensation insurance, then it`s very likely that you`l...
read more...The Johnny Depp v Amber Heard criticism preliminary has contained charges of actual attack on the two sides. Depp has incited the preliminary, but Heard is counter-suing him. The consultation is occurring in Fairfax, Virginia, before attendants, who have now heard five weeks of declaration from family, companions, surgeons, master observers and staff individuals over a significant time span of both Depp and Heard, as well as the previous couple themselves. Legal advisors for Depp have trusted ...
read more...The mom of three looks hotter than ever. The proof of that are her photos in the Mexican edition of the magazine GQ and ...
read more...Terrence J`s girlfriend, who will join Swimsuit 2019 rookie class of Sport Illustrated, chose a red and very tiny swimsu...
read more...The man who, in 2014, made public photos of the actress without clothes, George Garofano, was found guilty about his hac...
read more...The rapper made public a new track named “XTCY” where he revealed trough some verses a confession, his sick ...
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