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Taxes… Dumb It Down For A Dummy!
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Taxes… Dumb It Down For A Dummy!

Sorry if this has been covered elsewhere but remember, I'm a dummy… Can someone explain (in small words) how the taxes for owner operator's with an LLC work? I've read that the self employment tax is 15.3% but I assume that's just for the federal side of things? Will more than that be owed to...

Any Flatbed Companies That Train and Have Larger Sleeper Area?
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Any Flatbed Companies That Train and Have Larger Sleeper Area?

I have a little over 2 years with clean DAC and no moving violations. I’d like to learn solo flatbed. But, I don’t want to drive one of the tractors with the smaller sleeper berth—I live out of the truck. Location doesn’t matter too much. Preferably not Detroit, Atlanta, or LA or similar. Know any...

Doubles in Wyoming winter | TruckersReport.com Trucking Forum
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Doubles in Wyoming winter | TruckersReport.com Trucking Forum

Starting with fedex freight in a few weeks. My route will be from Wyoming near rock springs to Salt Lake City. any tips for driving in the winter with doubles? Like when if ever to use the Johnny bar etc Click to expand… We pulled doubles for about 8 years, mainly across I-40, but quite...

Big rig brake fire on steep grade leads police to driver’s suspended license, National Park Service says
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Big rig brake fire on steep grade leads police to driver’s suspended license, National Park Service says

The Death Valley National Park Service (NPS) is reminding truckers about the dangers of steep grades after a major vehicle fire due to overheated brakes. The vehicle fire occurred on December 29, 2024, in Death Valley National Park in California. According to NPS, the brakes of a tractor trailer overheated during the descent from Towne...

Truck driver found deceased in cab behind South Carolina gas station
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Truck driver found deceased in cab behind South Carolina gas station

Authorities confirmed that a truck driver was found dead in his vehicle at a gas station in Aiken County, South Carolina, on Tuesday morning. At 6 a.m. on December 31, the Aiken County Coroner’s Office was called to a QuikTrip located at  7015 Midnight Pass in Graniteville, South Carolina. According to WRDW, a truck driver...