Run the business side, in plain English.
IFTA, cost per mile, inspections, deductions — the stuff that decides whether the truck makes money, written for drivers, not accountants.
IFTA Due Dates for 2026 (and What Happens If You Miss One)
Every 2026 IFTA quarterly filing deadline, the weekend rule that shifts two of them, late penalties, zero reports, and the records you must keep.
4 min readHow to Calculate IFTA, Step by Step (With a Worked Example)
The exact IFTA math: fleet MPG, taxable gallons per state, net gallons, and tax owed or credited — walked through with real numbers.
5 min readCost Per Mile: The Owner-Operator’s Complete Breakdown
How to compute your real cost per mile: fixed vs variable costs, a worked example, and how to use your CPM to price every load.
6 min readDVIR Requirements: What the FMCSA Actually Demands
What driver vehicle inspection reports require under FMCSA rules: pre-trip satisfaction, post-trip reports, the no-defect exception, and retention.
5 min readOwner-Operator Tax Deductions: The Checklist That Pays for Itself
The deductible expenses owner-operators most often miss: per diem, depreciation, insurance, repairs, subscriptions, and the records that make them stick.
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