Did you account for trailer payments/cost? I don't see it or is it combined within truck payment? If you are going to use another carrier's...
Can't you get this reimbursed from your insurance? Do you have roadside assistance (towing) service covered by insurance?
Theoretically, if you purchased fuel for all the miles driven in a state from that state's fuel pumps, you would not be paying any IFTA tax. Your...
W2 or 1099 for your driver also impacts the bottom line. I see Workman's Comp, so you are going W2 way, which is the right thing to do in your...
Please note that receiving 1099 means that you have to pay twice as much SS tax than you would have paid if receiving W2. Basically, your...
My understanding is that within 90 days of filing for my own operating authority (MC#), I or the insurance company need to submit the liability...
I am strongly thinking of opening a trucking company with my own authority (starting with one truck). Fyi, driving a truck is not an option for...
@windsmith & aiwiron, thank you for your detailed answers. Given that you both are company drivers (correct me if I am wrong) I find it...
Can you clarify few things: 1. You don't get paid for deadhead miles, correct? 2. How does it work when there is no load or the carrier is not...
Can you elaborate how exactly this pay model works? And, what percentage (of what amount) is paid out to drivers?
I am exactly in the same boat and strongly thinking of opening my trucking company (with my own authority). I am from another industry altogether...
