Celebrity Trucking: Famous People Who Used to Drive Trucks
You ever wonder if that driver you’re passing is gonna be the next Elvis Presley? Okay, maybe not -- but the King of Rock used to be king of the road. Before going on Christmas Vacation, Griswold...
View ArticleHVUT Credits: Selling & Purchasing Vehicles
We’re a few weeks into 2016, and by this point you might have grown your fleet with a used (or new to you) truck. Or maybe you’re an Owner-Operator who is replacing an old vehicle. I mean, it looks...
View ArticleThe End is in Sight! IRS Blackout End Date Announced
As we told you last month, the IRS’s e-file system went down for maintenance December 26th. At that time, we didn’t know when the blackout would end. Well, cue the celebrations! We now know that the...
View ArticleHere Comes the IFTA 4th Quarter Deadline
Yes, it’s that time again, Trucking Nation. The 4th quarter of 2015 has been wrapped up for a couple of weeks now and the January 31st deadline for filing 4th quarter IFTA returns is fast approaching....
View ArticleWinter Driving Tips for Truckers
We’ve all seen it – you’re headed down a snowy highway and there’s a rig jackknifed into a ditch, clearly underestimating the dangers of an icy road. We talk a lot about filing your 2290s around here...
View Article1099s & W-2s for Truckers
Should your drivers receive a 1099 or a W-2 form? That’s the question for a lot of truckers and fleets this time of year. And while we tend to focus on 2290s around here, understanding the personal...
View ArticleFitness Tips for Truckers
You hear it all the time – trucking is an unhealthy career choice. Sure, staples like all-you-can-eat buffets, truck stop junk food, and long hours planted in a seat give the job a bad reputation. But...
View ArticleHere Comes the IFTA 4th Quarter Deadline
Alright Trucking Nation, while we normally talk about your heavy vehicle use tax, we’re gonna shift gears to fuel reporting! That’s right, it’s time we talk about the 4th Quarter IFTA deadline.About...
View ArticleDriving Through the Decades: 6 Weird Concept Trucks
Let’s face it, Trucking Nation, we all have something weird in our past! Maybe you went through a disco phase, or you rocked a mullet for a while. Heck, I had an afro myself at one point. But do you...
View ArticleWatch the Big Game Online
Picture this – after setting off from the Carolinas, having passed through Denver before reaching your destination in San Diego, you probably have a lot on your mind. Like if you’re gonna become Super...
View Article#TruckTechTuesday: What's Available in Trucker Apps
Smartphone apps are everywhere, and on truckers’ phones the story is no different. The wide array of apps available for truck drivers certainly makes your lives easier, and like so many other tools,...
View Article#WellnessWednesday: 10 Tips to Keep Colds and Flu Away
It’s that time of year, Trucking Nation. Yes, we know the holidays are over, but cold and flu season is well under way! We also know that you don’t need any extra down time, so we’ve gathered several...
View Article#TruckTechTuesday: Cell Phone Tips for Truckers
Cell phones are everywhere. We’ve come to rely upon them, and expect ours to be available whenever we need it. For truckers, however, the cell phone picture can be quite contradictory. While you need...
View ArticleHere Comes 2016!
It’s almost time for New Year’s celebrations, Trucking Nation! Time to celebrate the end of a great year and the start of an even better one. Our year here at ExpressTruckTax has been our best yet, but...
View Article#TruckTechTuesday: RigMinders
Happy Holidays, Trucking Nation! We here at ExpressTruckTax love to share with you new innovative ideas on #TruckTechTuesday, and today is no exception. RigMinders, a sister app of ExpressTruckTax, is...
View ArticleBulk Uploading: HVUT for Fleets
Just a quick update for our fleet managers out there! When you need to file HVUT for a fleet of vehicles, take advantage of our easy-to-use bulk upload feature. Start by filling out First Used Month...
View ArticleLove on the Long Haul
There’s a special bond between a driver and their rig – one which takes constant maintenance and consideration. It’s almost like a long term relationship for some OTR drivers out there! But don’t...
View ArticleThe Dangers of Sleep Deprivation
Sleep is important. Yeah, you’ve heard it a billion times before. And from a safety standpoint, it’s a matter of life and death. Wait, what? Well, if you’re an OTR trucker, a decrease in sleep can lead...
View ArticleNew EIN for Your New LLC
A few weeks ago the East Coast was blanketed in a thick layer of snow. In the middle of this snowmageddon, the IRS got behind on their e-filing. When you combine bad weather, hardware failure, and the...
View Article2290 Amendment Form: Fix Your Filing
In the year 1919, Washington politicians decided the United States had enough to drink and passed the Eighteenth Amendment—also known as Prohibition. About 13 years later, the US Congress saw the...
View ArticleWhat is the New Trucker Coercion Rule?
You’ve been driving for hours, the sun long vanished behind the horizon, and you know you’re almost out of hours. That E-Log is ticking away, after all. But your dispatcher kept pushing forward,...
View Article4 Types of HVUT Exempt Vehicles
Do you need to file HVUT Form 2290 for your rig? Probably. Unless your vehicle is exempt, that is. And if you don’t know, you’re gonna have some issues come deadline day.So how do you know if your...
View Article4 Trucker Life Hacks: Simplify Your Life
Let’s face it, Trucking Nation. You want life on the road to get easier. Heck, we can’t blame you. You’re only making sure every piece of merchandise every American buys gets to its proper location.So...
View ArticleQuick Tips to Reduce Trucker Stress
When you’re on the road, things can get pretty stressful. You’ve got crazed four-wheelers darting around your rig, dispatchers asking you to bend some rules, and some upcoming tax forms you’ve been...
View ArticleSold a Vehicle? This Is How You Get Credit
So you bought a new truck this year, and you sold your old one. We know you love riding around in that brand new shiny rig—I mean, who wouldn’t?But the ghost of your old truck is still hanging around,...
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