Guides and updates on trucker taxes, Form 2290 HVUT, IFTA filings, business expenses, and financial tips for owner-operators.
Why waiting matters this filing season The Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS) is urging filers to hold off until all year-end income forms arrive—and that’s sound advice for drivers and fleet owners alike. The IRS cross‑checks what you report against W‑2s,…
What changed — and why it matters for trucking The Internal Revenue Service issued Notice 2025-42 on August 15, 2025, narrowing how wind and solar developers can prove they’ve “begun construction” to qualify for clean electricity tax credits. The rule…
What changed on December 19, 2025 The IRS has extended transition relief for state paid family and medical leave (PFML) programs into tax year 2026. Under Notice 2026-6, the agency delayed treating 2026 paid medical leave benefits as “third‑party sick…
Why “FSA TREAS 310” is showing up on bank statements If you or your company recently saw “FSA TREAS 310 MISC PAY” on a bank statement, it’s an Automated Clearing House (ACH) deposit disbursed by the U.S. Department of the…
Why this new site matters to trucking businesses The EINSTEIN Option, a policy- and care-focused initiative, has launched a resource hub that now includes plain-English explainers on IRS and tax guidance, Social Security updates, and government policy. While the site’s…
Why this matters for carriers and owner-operators From higher unemployment insurance wage bases to fresh Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) rules, several states are changing payroll, tax, and reporting requirements effective January 1, 2026. For trucking companies—especially multistate fleets…
Why this matters for carhaul O/Os Owner-operators looking to capitalize on resilient vehicle-movement demand heading into 2026 are seeing a steady stream of listings from United Road, a major player in North American carhaul. The company highlights nationwide opportunities for…
Why this Midwest carrier keeps showing up on drivers’ shortlists Founded in 1987 by Ken Ackerman, K&B Transportation grew from a 25-tractor meat-haul operation into a Nebraska-based refrigerated carrier with more than 2,000 pieces of equipment and a footprint centered…
What’s changing for Colorado fleets on January 1, 2026 Colorado’s Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program will expand benefits and tweak funding in 2026, with two headline changes for employers: (1) up to 12 additional weeks of paid leave…
Why this matters now A new livestream titled “Trucking & Taxes, IRS debt solutions” put a timely spotlight on owner-operators and small fleets navigating back taxes, penalties and cash flow at year-end. With 2025 mileage and per diem figures set,…