How Per Diem Tax changes will affect owner-operators Per Diem is a tax deduction that the IRS allows to justify routine and necessary business meals and incidental expenses paid or incurred while traveling away from home. If you are an owner-operator, it will be useful for you to understand this issue again. This interesting post..
For many years now, the trucking industry has been trying to solve the problem of a driver shortage. But there is an opinion that this is not the real problem at all but in the retention of drivers in the companies. According to the ATA’s information, the average annual truckers turnover rate in big trucking..
Shell Starship 2.0 Class 8 truck Since 2018, Shell Lubricants Solutions and Shell Technology have been working to improve Shell Starship. As the result, they created the Shell Starship 2.0 truck that uses energy-efficient technologies. Read more about this fuel-sipping rig here. What will truckers choose: get COVID jab or to be fired? More than..
Driving through the big cities is like a nightmare for every trucker, and especially for newbie drivers. Urban streets are smaller and narrower than highways. And you have to deal with heavy traffic and parking problems. Remember, confidence comes with time and experience. But the following tips will help you to make your trip as..
The impact of Hurricane Ida on the trucking industry Not only Pennsylvania, but also Maryland, New York, New Jersey, and Rhode Island were hit by Hurricane Ida. More than 25 people were killed. There are 389 roads closed only in Pennsylvania. Here you can find more information about this terrible natural disaster. And in this..
After earning a CDL, it’s time to start a career in trucking and choose a company to work for. So how do you determine which trucking company is best for your needs? OTR, Regional or Local Job? First of all, you should decide what you want. Would you like to travel around the country? Or..