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The freedom of self-employment can prove quite liberating. However, this freedom doesn’t extend to the various taxes you must pay on the self-employment income you earn as a truck driver. However, because you aren’t subject to tax withholding, you do have more control over your periodic tax payments during the year, which you may reduce […]

A freight shipment is a large scale movement of goods, which can be loose or secured on pallets. Freight charges change frequently, sometimes as often as once or twice per year, often due to higher gas prices. If you are a business that needs to save on shipping charges, there are a few steps that

The most common way to ship freight continues to be by tractor trailer. While there are hundreds of trucking companies in the U.S., not all provide services to transfer all types of freight. Understand the main types of freight and what your exact needs are will aid greatly in your search for a transportation company

We don’t think much of hauling services in our daily lives, but they are crucial to our civilization. When the trash is piling up, who are you going to call? If you’ve ever tried to get rid of a microwave, refrigerator or air conditioner, you know the true value of hauling companies. There are laws

Few consumers are aware that insurance companies typically use credit information when evaluating an auto insurance application. According to the Insurance Information Institute, insurance companies have recognized a connection between credit history and claims risk. Those with poor credit scores are 40 percent more likely to file claims than those with clean credit histories. Although

Expediter services transport time-sensitive freight for manufacturers around the country. Often a company needs to send products quickly. Expediter vehicles can deliver to areas that large vehicles are unable to because of regulations or limited space. You can start your own expediter company if you have a van or small truck, but you must make

Commercial trucking companies are part of the US economic infrastructure, moving goods across the United States 365 days a year. There are no direct government grants for commercial trucking companies, however there are federally-funded grant programs to help commercial trucking companies obtain the financing needed to operate their businesses. Industry Statistics According to www.truckinfo.net, in

A G1 test is the written theoretical test that drivers must take before getting behind the wheel of a car in Canada. The test is the first step in getting a full license. After the G1 test is completed, the driver must drive with an experienced driver until the G2 test has been completed. The

Pickup truck tires are rated and tested by many automotive and consumer research companies. To rate the tires you need or are considering, decide how you use your truck (off-road, for instance), the everyday driving conditions you encounter (freeway traffic, inner city driving) and other factors, such as tread wear warranties and price. A good

Insurance is a form of risk management primarily used to hedge against the risk of a contingent, uncertain loss. Insurance is defined as the equitable transfer of the risk of a loss, from one entity to another, in exchange for payment. An insurer is a company selling the insurance; the insured, or policyholder, is the