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The agency had promised to release the rule no later than Dec. 28 as part of the court settlement between the FMCSA and safety advocacy groups who have successfully challenged HOS rules on three different occasions. If released as scheduled, the final rule would be published one day short of a year from when the

Established in 2000 by the Department of Transportation, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is an organization whose goal is to reduce the number of vehicle-related fatalities and injuries in the U.S. Its members, over-the-road trucking companies, transportation services and other carrier services, are issued a unique number Federal Motor Carrier Number that recognizes

As a traditional employee, a company truck driver doesn’t usually get to claim losses on her federal tax return, as an independent contractor or self-employed worker is able to do. The driver can still claim unreimbursed expenses directly related to her work requirements, provided the truck driver has sufficient deductions to meet the IRS’ requirements

Truck drivers fall into a variety of different categories when it comes to calculating eligible tax deductions. Much depends on whether the truck driver is self-employed or works for someone else and whether a vehicle is owned in an individual’s name or a company name. Travel that takes place in the course of performing work-related

[box type=”shadow”] When you operate your own truck-driving business, regardless of whether you are a sole proprietor or employ thousands of drivers, the IRS allows you to claim deductions for all operating expenses. There is no exhaustive list of deductible expenses. Instead, the IRS evaluates whether each expense is ordinary and necessary for your business.

As the owner-operator of your own rig, you are an independent business owner. Congress has written a number of provisions into the tax law to enable you to more accurately assess your income so that you can be assessed a fair income tax. If you operate as a sole proprietor, you will deduct your business

Semi-truck drivers work long hours hauling cargo across cities, states and even the country to ensure people have groceries, office supplies and other necessities. Semi-truck drivers may be owner-operators of the semi or rig while others work for major retailers and chains to deliver product to each location. In Arizona, semi-truck drivers earn an average

[box type=”shadow”] When you ride a motorcycle, you’re already more engaged in the experience of driving than those who are in automobiles. When you add snow to the mix, you have to be ever more careful and cautious with just about every move you make. Here are some tips to help you survive–and enjoy–the experience.