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Insights from an Affordable Truck Insurance Lawyer on Downtime Claims
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Trucking Accounting: 4 Costly Mistakes That Skew Your Financials
By Daniel Rutherford, Virtual CFO, Anders Most trucking company owners don’t get into business to focus on accounting principles. However, the reality is that cash is king. Ensuring your business’
Per Diem for Truck Drivers: What Owner-Operators and Small Fleets Need to Know
Executive Summary Per diem is one of the most practical tax tools available to owner-operators and small trucking companies. When used correctly, it allows you to reduce taxable income without
The Cash Flow Gap: Why Growing Fleets Run Out of Money Faster
For carriers, growth is a sign of progress. More trucks on the road generally means more freight, more revenue, and more opportunities. But there’s a side of growth that often
Truck Accident Recovery for Fleets: What Your Operation Can Claim
Fleet loss recovery helps trucking companies recover lost revenue after accidents, downtime, or other disruptions that impact business operations. When a commercial vehicle in your fleet is involved in an
That Ticket Isn’t Just a Ticket: How Unmanaged Driver Violations Can Cost You Everything
You run a tight operation. You know your drivers, your lanes, and your loads. But there’s one thing many owner-operators and small fleet managers overlook until it’s too late: a
The Hidden Cost of Manual Processes in Transportation Industry
In the Trucking world, the buzz around profitability usually involves rates, fuel and Driver availability, rightfully so. However, there’s another cost quietly impacting operations every day – and most companies
Why Depreciation Should Not Be Deducted in a Trucking Downtime / Loss of Use Calculation
When doing a trucking downtime calculation claim, depreciation is a non-cash expense—a tax tool. Depreciation is not a variable operating expense. Depreciation should not be deducted when determining a trucking
Downtime Claims for Owner Operators: Your Truck Was Hit, Now What?
You called 50 law firms. Every single one asked the same question: “How were you injured?” You weren’t injured. Your truck was. And now it’s sidelined in a shop while
Truck Accident Claims: If It’s Not in Writing, It Never Happened
You’ve done everything right after the truck accident. You called the insurance company. You got estimates. You’re calling rental places looking for equipment. You’re following up with the repair shop
Holiday Hazards for Truckers: Why December Accidents Cost More — and How to Protect Your Downtime
The holiday season is the busiest and riskiest time of year for truckers. Freight rates climb, delivery windows tighten, and more cars flood the highways as families hit the road
How Dash Cameras Save Fleets and Owner-Operators Money and Speed Up Settlements
For fleet owners and independent operators, every mile driven represents both opportunity and risk. Accidents, false claims, and insurance disputes can quickly eat into profits. One small device, however, is
Your Truck Is a Business — Just on Wheels
You Have the Right to Recover Lost Income After an Accident A car came speeding down the road, hit a curb, and flipped right into the lobby of Dr. Lauren’s
Thinking About Getting Your Own Authority? Here’s What to Know
You earned your CDL, gained experience as a company driver, and leased your truck to a carrier. Now you’re considering getting your own authority, so let’s pause and consider this
What to Do When Your Insurance Agent Fails to Process Your Premium Payment
When an insurance agent’s premium payment failure occurs, the consequences for truckers can be severe. Missed filings may lead to revoked authority, downtime, and significant financial losses. Many drivers assume
What to Do When Your Insurance Company Fails to File Required FMCSA Forms
Last month, Mark received a call that changed everything: brokers told him his company no longer had the authority to haul loads. Despite diligently paying insurance premiums for years, FMCSA’s
My Trucking Authority Got Revoked – Now What?
Losing your trucking authority can be financially devastating. In fact, whether due to insurance lapses, compliance issues, or paperwork errors, a revocation by FMCSA shuts down your ability to haul.
Hidden Revenue for Fleets: Are You Leaving Money on the Table?
Fleet margins are tighter than ever. At the recent North Carolina Management Conference, industry leaders shared sobering insights: operating margins are shrinking across every segment. Rebecca Brewster of ATRI presented
Trucking’s Legal Storm: Why Compliance Isn’t Enough Anymore
The transportation industry is the backbone of our economy, and its scale proves it. In 2023 alone, preliminary figures from the American Trucking Associations (ATA) show the industry nearly grossed
What Happens After the Sale? How to Sell Your Trucking Business Without Losing Your Legacy
The Hardest Part of Letting Go I remember the morning of our change of command ceremony. It was the day I would officially hand over the reins of Chargin’ Company,
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