Most commercial truck buyers believe they don’t have to pay sales tax when they buy a truck. “I’m exempt,” they say. That’s only partially true. In this video, we break down the 19 states that offer some level of sales tax exemption for trucks registered with IRP (apportioned) plates, and what that means for your purchase. We also cover Florida, where sales tax is due at the time of purchase, and why it should be built into your budget from day one, along with insurance, regi

Welcome to Episode 1 of Trucker Tales, the podcast where we sit down with truck drivers, owner-operators, and trucking entrepreneurs for a casual conversation about life on the road and the business behind it. My guest is Daniel Asuzu, owner of Easy Go Logistics. Daniel joined me from the cab while hauling frozen bread from Dallas to Missouri. He drove for Uber and Lyft for three years before switching to trucking seven years ago, trained with C.R. England, and bought his ow

Owner-operators have seen their net income increase by $7,000 or more over the past year, bringing earnings close to record levels, even though the broader freight recovery is still in its early stages. This information comes from ATBS, which monitors the financial performance of thousands of owner-operators. The firm's leadership is straightforward about the reasons for this trend: it is not a demand-driven boom. We will discuss this situation and explore how owner-operators

The load pops up on the board and your heart does a little jump. The rate looks great. The miles look great. For a second you are already spending the money. Then a quieter voice in the back of your head asks the only question that matters, and it is a question most drivers cannot answer on the spot. What does it actually cost you to turn those wheels for a mile? If you do not know that number cold, you are not running a business. You are gambling with a CDL. The good loads a

Lease-purchase programs are not all evil. Some drivers come out the other side owning a truck. But far more come out the other side owning nothing except a hard lesson, and the difference usually comes down to what was in the fine print they never read. So let us read it together.

The truck note is the biggest fixed cost you will carry, and it does not care how the freight market is doing. Get the financing right and you have room to breathe when rates dip. Get it wrong and you spend the next five years running hard just to feed a truck that is worth less than you owe on it. Here is how to climb in on the right side of that deal.

Picture this: You're behind the wheel at 4 a.m., the highway empty ahead of you, the hum of your engine steady and familiar. The smell of diesel in the air, a thermos of coffee on the dash, the yellow lines disappearing under your headlights one after another. You chose this. You own this. That sense of ownership, of running your business on your terms, is exactly what the Department of Labor's proposed rule change is designed to protect. Here's the short version: The DOL is

In the competitive world of transportation, owner operators face unique challenges that can significantly impact their profitability. Whether you're just starting or looking to enhance your existing operations, understanding how to maximize your profits is crucial. This guide will provide you with essential tips and strategies to help you thrive in the industry. Eye-level view of a well-maintained truck parked in a scenic location Understanding Your Costs Before you can maxim