TRUCK OWNERS & OPERATORS

Whether you are an owner-operator, looking to start your own trucking business or your company has been around for years, we can eleviate the stress of dealing with your paperwork while you focus on driving and running your business. In addition to the standard bookkeeping and tax packages, we also offer the following services:

Truck Authority/Business Setup

Deciding to obtain your own authority is a big step and we are here to simplify this process for you. Not only will we handle the application process but we will also educate you on the accounting and tax requirements needed to maintain compliance. This service includes:

• Register your company with the State & Internal Revenue Service (EIN)
• Obtain your FMCSA Authority
• Obtain your DOT Number
• Complete your company's Unified Carrier Registration (UCR)
• Register for your International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA)
• Complete your International Registration Plan (IRP/Tag)
• Obtain other trucking permits as needed (KYU, NY, OR)

Quarterly Fuel Tax Returns

As an interstate truck driver, you may be required to prepare and file certain tax returns on a quarterly basis, even if there were no operations during a specific reporting period. Our firm will prepare and file your necessary returns and provide record logs for you to use in your business to ensure accurate reporting.

Annual 2290 Preparation

Form 2290 (Heavy Highway Use Tax Return) is a tax due annually on highway motor vehicles with a taxable gross weight of 55,000 pounds or more. Our firm prepare and file this annual return for your fleet.

Carrier Packet Setup

When you are starting out, the hassle of getting registered with multiple brokers can be intimidating and frustrating. Let our firm handle all of the mundane paperwork in setting up the carrier packets for your company. You can either choose from our great list of preferred broker(s) or you can provide the carrier packet from your favorite broker(s) and we will complete the applications in addition to submitting the required documentation (references, copy of insurance, bank information, etc). That way, all you have to focus on is booking your loads and hitting the road!!

Fuel/Load Profitability Analysis

In our years of experience with truck drivers, one of the biggest obstacles in increasing your bottom line is understanding your profitability of each load…and understanding your fuel efficiency is one of the key ingredients. Our firm will help you calculate your minimum acceptable load to ensure you are maximizing your profits.

Please contact us at 813-525-4321 or schedule your appointment today to see how we can help your trucking business!