Guides and updates on trucker taxes, Form 2290 HVUT, IFTA filings, business expenses, and financial tips for owner-operators.
A life that mirrors trucking’s small‑business backbone Anna “Laraine” Peterson White, a Sunset, Utah matriarch whose family stepped into the industry by purchasing an 18‑wheeler in 1983, passed away on March 26, 2026, at age 91. Her obituary notes that…
What sparked this conversation On LinkedIn this weekend, hospitality executive Kristine Albano Garlisi shared a simple note she’d received about working Easter shifts over the years—then summed up the industry’s ethos in one line: “Hospitality workers don’t just work holidays,…
Why this Iowa motor fuel notice matters to carriers now The Iowa Department of Revenue has refreshed its Motor Fuel program materials, a timely reminder for carriers moving gasoline, diesel, biodiesel blends, and other special fuels into and within the…
A life that found the road—and a business—midstream Anna Laraine White, a northern Utah mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who helped her family enter the trucking business, passed away on March 26, 2026. Born July 18, 1934, in Loa, Utah, White…
Why this matters now for fleets and owner-operators The Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS)—an independent organization within the IRS—has refreshed its Tax News & Information hub with timely guidance that can help carriers and small trucking businesses navigate filing-season risks in…
Why this matters now As of April 1, 2026, owner‑operators and fleets are in the 2025–2026 Heavy Vehicle Use Tax (HVUT) period. A new Punjabi-language guide from Hopes2290 walks through Form 2290 e‑filing with community-specific support and practical steps to…
Why a medical‑device tax case matters to carriers Transfer pricing may sound far removed from trucking, but the rules that decide how profits are split among related companies can hit diversified fleets, cross‑border carriers, and logistics groups with captive maintenance…
Why this app is on truckers’ radar right now Shoeboxed’s iOS app has been updated with automatic, always-on mileage tracking and one-tap, “IRS-ready” expense reports, pitched directly at self‑employed drivers and small fleets. The app scans receipts, extracts key data…
Why this matters for trucking businesses Shoeboxed’s iOS app now emphasizes automatic, always-on mileage tracking alongside receipt capture—positioning itself as a mobile back office for drivers. The App Store listing highlights background trip detection with nightly text summaries you can…
What changed—and when The Internal Revenue Service clarified in formal guidance that certain common truck body types meet a “suitable for use” standard and therefore are excluded from the 12% federal retail excise tax (FET) under Internal Revenue Code §4051.…
