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Health Insurance Options for Independent Owner-Operators: What to Know Before You Choose a Plan

For many independent owner-operators and small fleet owners, health insurance can be one of the most confusing parts of being self-employed. Without a company HR department to explain plan choices or compare options, many drivers are left trying to figure it out on their own while managing their business and life on the road, but […]

Uptime Solutions and Inspiring Stories: Brought to You by Mack Trucks.

Whether you’re looking to update your fleet or find inspiration, Mack Trucks can help. Mack Live Tour helps you learn about our performance lineup of trucks; and possibly, the solution to replace aging equipment. Mack’s Beyond the Bulldog podcast provides information, stories and tips about the people who drive the industry forward. Uptime with Mack […]

“Downtime claim = lost income recovery” – 2026-04-21T231437.669

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’ financial health and that you are following accounting principles to a “t” allows you to focus on your business goals. We’ve highlighted four costly mistakes […]

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 complicated recordkeeping. For 2026, the IRS per diem rate is $80 per day, and 80% of that amount is deductible. Most drivers are surprised how […]

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 catches fleets off guard. As operations expand, cash flow can quickly get tight. This is what many in the industry refer to as the cash […]

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 accident (whether company driver or owner operator), the financial impact hits more than just that truck. It affects schedules, customer commitments, driver utilization, and overall […]