Guides and updates on trucker taxes, Form 2290 HVUT, IFTA filings, business expenses, and financial tips for owner-operators.
Why direct deposit matters in April 2026 For most truckers filing Schedule C on a joint or individual Form 1040, direct deposit remains the fastest route to a refund—often under 21 days when you e-file and your return has no…
What changed — and why it matters to trucking The IRS has increased the maximum Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (FEIE) to $130,000 for the 2025 tax year (returns filed in 2026). That means eligible U.S. citizens and resident aliens who…
Why this matters for owner‑operators and fleets A new YouTube explainer making the rounds this week spotlights three IRS forms that can smooth interactions with the agency—or become speed bumps if you ignore them. For trucking businesses that run lean,…
What’s new On April 12, 2026, the Pennsylvania Petroleum Association reported that the IRS has acknowledged renewed delays in processing federal motor fuel excise tax refund claims and told industry groups it is surging staff and changing workflows to catch…
Why this matters now for small fleets and O/Os For many owner-operators and small fleets, the difference between a profitable quarter and a painful one often comes down to disciplined recordkeeping—capturing receipts, tracking fuel and miles by jurisdiction, and documenting…
Why this matters to owner-operators and fleets With Tax Day arriving on April 15, 2026, Pasadena-area carriers should plan around two big changes: a shift to electronic IRS refunds that can delay payouts if your banking info is missing, and…
Why this matters right now Independent contractor classification is back in the regulatory spotlight, and trucking’s owner-operator model is squarely in the frame. A newly proposed federal rule, shifting enforcement guidance at the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), and ongoing…
Why this matters now New Jersey is a high-demand freight corridor, but launching a compliant carrier here still trips up many new authorities. KN Multiservices recently outlined a 10-step roadmap for Garden State startups; below, we expand it with state…
What’s new: a one-time-purchase trucking back-office app RIGLOG: Trucking Expense Log has appeared on the App Store with a pitch tailored to independent owner-operators and small fleets: fast expense capture, profitability analytics, compliance checklists, and exportable reports—bundled in a single…
Why this matters right now Downtime happens in trucking—seasonal slowdowns, lost contracts, or shop time after a wreck can leave company drivers or back‑office staff collecting unemployment. As we move through the 2026 filing season, remember that unemployment benefits are…
