Category: American truckers

A Holly Jolly, Trucker-Approved Christmas Gift Guide

Posted on December 15, 2021 by - #HolidaySeason, American truckers, Christmas Gifts For Truckers, gift ideas for truckers

It’s that time of year again! Time to be holly and jolly and to make your Christmas list and check it twice!

With this gift guide, it will definitely be the most wonderful time of year for the trucker in your life. 

Need some ideas for your favorite 18-wheeling warrior? ExpressTruckTax is bringing you the best of the best based on what we’ve been hearing from our clients all year. This article is not sponsored, just feedback from our friends out there on the road! 

Rechargeable Handwarmer

As they say, warm hands, warm hearts. Don’t let your loved one get chilly out on the road.

This rechargeable hand warmer is a great way to stay warm between unloading and refueling on the coldest of days.

They will never run out of hand warmers again. 

Tiovo Collapsible Stool

Give the gift of a comfy seat no matter where your trucker is.

With this collapsible stool, your trucker can pop up a stool and enjoy the scenery and some fresh air during their breaks from driving. 

Bluetooth Headset

Keep your favorite trucker dialed in in style!

With a Bluetooth headset, they will be able to go wireless and have better communication with the noise-canceling feature this offers. 

12-volt Soft-sided Cooler Bag

Your trucker will never be without snacks and drinks on the road with this cooler.

It holds up to 24 12-ounce cans and keeps its contents cool for hours because wait for it…you can plug it into the truck’s 12-Volt port!

True Utility Fixr Multi-tool

With this utility tool, your trucker can DIY themselves out of any sticky situation out on the road.

From a screwdriver to a cutting blade to a bottle opener, this handy dandy tool does it all.

With 20 tools in one pocket, you can’t go wrong! 

Keurig K-mini Coffee Maker

Your trucker can have their own “caffeination station” right in the cab! No more early morning coffee runs or full pots of coffee are needed.

With the K-mini Coffee Maker, your loved one can brew a single-serve cup of joe to get them back on the roads. 

Extra points if you include a starter pack of coffee pods! Oh, and maybe a travel mug (you know they’re worth it)!

Stay tuned for part 2!

In the meantime, did your trucker put a new truck on the road in November? Give them the gift of reminding them to e-file their Form 2290! ExpressTruckTax is here to make the process easy and accurate! 


Did You Know A Driver Shortage Is In Effect Right Now?

Posted on September 22, 2021 by - American truckers, Celebrating Truckers, Trucker Appreciation

Of course, we all may be aware that there is a large workforce shortage happening all over America right now. Help Wanted posters are hung up on the front doors of almost every restaurant, retail shop, and business around, but did you realize that there’s a shortage of truck drivers as well? 

Since the country has opened back up earlier this year, not many people have returned to work. This has caused a shortage of new truck drivers to assist in delivering important products throughout America.

Although the decline of drivers has stopped as people begin coming back to work, the lack of eligible drivers is still in effect and may cause delays or shortages of different goods. 

What Does This Mean?

This means that truckers have been working extra hard to make up for the shortage of help. America still relies on truckers to transport important goods like food and medical supplies to all of us, so not having as many drivers on the road as we’re used to will limit how much goods can be transported. 

With the decline of truckers on the road, it is difficult for companies to increase their volume of transport since there are not enough drivers to deliver it. This may be the cause of shortages at grocery stores, retail stores, and restaurants. 

Many of these drivers are also transporting important disinfecting items and medical supplies to keep battling COVID-19 like hand sanitizers, masks, vaccines, and much more. Without the continued efforts from these drivers, many hospitals would not have the supplies needed to continue to battle this illness. 

Thank A Truck Driver!

Our country is extremely reliant on truck drivers to continue to keep this country moving forward! The truckers that are out there working tirelessly to keep stores and restaurants stocked need to know that their hard work is much appreciated!

Everyone here at ExpressTruckTax would like to thank all of the drivers out there for their continued hard work during these difficult times. Your dedication and resilience are very much appreciated by all of us!

We’re Back With More Exciting ExpressStats From August 2020!

Posted on October 1, 2020 by - American truckers

Our second edition of ExpressStats just dropped!

Head on over to https://www.expresstrucktax.com/express-stats/ to see a snapshot of trucking data from our clients during the busiest Form 2290 month of the year!

ExpressStats is a composite of trends among our clients (it includes no personal information). You’ll find great aggregated information about the most popular truck brand, biggest trucking city and state, and much much more!

We know this will be a valuable resource to help you stay engaged and informed about current trends in the trucking industry.

To download the August 2020 ExpressStats: Trends Among American Truckers, click here. Simply enter your contact information and we will email you ExpressStats!

Download “ExpressStats: Trends Among American Truckers” Now!

Posted on August 13, 2020 by - American truckers

This month, we are rolling out our first-ever monthly publication of “ExpressStats: Trends Among American Truckers”.

ExpressStats represents a snapshot of information about the 600,000+ truckers who rely on us for their e-filing needs. It is an overall composite of general trends we are seeing and includes no personal information about any of our clients.

Instead, it is made up of aggregated data points like most popular truck brands, cities and states with the largest number of HVUT e-filers, and much more. 

We decided that with all the raw data that is processed through our system, we should be sharing that data with the trucking industry and helping you stay engaged and informed. 

Going forward, ExpressStats will be populated with even more great data that we source from our partners, including fuel purchase data, maintenance trends, and more.

To download the July 2020 ExpressStats: Trends Among American Truckers, click here. Simply enter your contact information and we will email you ExpressStats!

Our American Truckers: Introducing the Backbone of the US

Posted on August 29, 2019 by - American truck driver, American truckers, ELD Mandate, ELD regulations, express truck tax, expresstrucktax, life of a truck driver, truck driver, trucking industry

Meet America’s trucking industry, the backbone of our country.

Consumers across the U.S. rely on truckers to deliver their goods each day, often without a second thought as to where they came from.

It’s time that changed.

The American truck driver is responsible for transporting over 70% of total domestic tonnage each year.

On top of that, the trucking industry employs 10 million people.

We’re opening the curtains. Welcome to the life of a truck driver.

The Life of a Truck Driver

The “Our American Truckers” Series

The “Our American Truckers” YouTube series was started in part to draw attention to truck drivers across the country.

As part of the trucking industry, we appreciate our drivers and want the rest of the world to do the same.

That’s why we’re working to draw back the curtain between American truckers and the consumers that rely on them.

Our first episode featured Billy Cagle, a Wadesboro, NC truck driver for the entertainment industry.

He talked about his introduction to the trucking industry and gave us a look at what his experience in the industry means to him.

This time, for Episode 2, we spoke to Kennith Farrell, owner of KF Trucking right here in Rock Hill, South Carolina to get his take on everything trucking.

The American Trucker

Farrell spoke about how the trucking industry has changed over the years and the increasing demand for American truck drivers.

“In America, without trucks,” he says, “we don’t have a country.”

 

He’s right. America’s economy thrives off of the transportation industry and relies on ground transport of goods to remain in action.

Farrell speaks on the ELD mandate, in particular, giving a personal insight on how ELD regulations directly affect drivers.

Stepping into the life of a truck driver changes your outlook on certain things that may look different from the outside.

Farrell explains why ELD regulations have changed the trucking industry and affected him personally. He also takes a moment to reminisce…

“I got into it… I actually drove when I was 18 years old. I worked for a company called King Provision with my uncle delivering to Burger Kings,” he remembers.


He didn’t think it’d be his career until his brother suggested that they invest in their own truck.

The rest is history.

Supporting the Trucking Industry

At ExpressTruckTax, we work tirelessly to support truck drivers in every way we can.

We understand that truck drivers are critical to our nation, which is why we try to make life simpler for you.

ExpressTruckTax takes the paperwork off your plate so that you can focus on serving our nation’s economy as best you can.

On top of that, you’ll always speak with a real, US-based team of people ready to help you when you need it.

We’re looking out for you.

And since we’re looking out… Have you filed IRS Form 2290 yet?

The deadline is September 3rd, 2019. Avoid IRS penalties – Get started now!

As the industry’s leading IRS-authorized e-file solution, we know how to save you time and money. We’ll have you done with filing in minutes.

Our American Truckers: A Look at the Life of a Dedicated Driver

Posted on August 14, 2019 by - American truckers, express truck tax, expresstrucktax, truck driver, truck driver stories, trucker life, Trucker Lifestyle, trucking, trucking industry

It’s no understatement to say that truck drivers keep America running smoothly.

American Trucking Associations reports that nearly 71% of all freight tonnage in the US is moved by trucks.

Without the trucking industry, consumers wouldn’t receive the goods they need each day.

We rely on truckers for almost every aspect of our lives.

At ExpressTruckTax, we understand the hard work that is required to be a member of the trucking industry.

We also understand that this hard work is often underappreciated.

To rectify that, we’ve decided to share truck driver stories with the world.

An Inside Look at the Trucking Industry

Our American Truckers: A Series

Here at ExpressTruckTax, we know that America’s truckers have one of the country’s hardest and most important jobs.

That’s why we work every day to make life simpler for you.

We take the truck tax paperwork off your plate so that you can focus on what you do best: moving America forward.

We’ve also started a YouTube series to introduce the general public to the trucker lifestyle and help them understand the hard work of American truckers.

Behind the Scenes

The first episode of our American Truckers series features Billy Cagle, a Wadesboro, NC truck driver for the entertainment industry.

Cagle gave us a tour of his home and office, where he organizes the trucking paperwork that he gives to his accountant. He opened up about his life and gave us a glimpse into the career he’s known for so long.

Demetri, our Digital Marketing Specialist, says, “He was so welcoming… offered us water first thing upon arrival. We got to meet his 2 dogs, 2 parrots, 2 horses, and of course, 2 trucks.”

Cagle’s truck driver story started when he was young. “My father taught me how,” he remembers.

Before he could drive or operate trucks on the road, his father had him complete other work on trucks and trailers, teaching him basic skills. After he learned the industry, he began driving.

“Being on the road the whole time has been my life for 43 years,” Cagle says.

As a truck driver for the entertainment segment of the trucking industry, he could be on the road anywhere from 2 weeks to 4 months, depending on what he’s doing.

Most of his work involves hauling equipment for music tours. This often allows him to meet cool people and get involved in awesome events.

Cagle is married to his wife Anne. He spoke a bit about how being married fits into the trucking industry’s demands.

“My wife and I… we’ve been married, in November, it’ll be 36 years,” he says. “She comes from a trucking family too, which is probably the only reason it works… or me being gone is the only reason it works I don’t know,” he laughs. “Direct deposit honey!”

The Diverse Trucking Industry

Our American truckers form a huge community of diverse truck drivers with a wide range of unique truck driver stories.

Want to share yours?

Call us at 704.234.6005 and let us know that you’re interested in filming for our American Truckers series.

While you’re here, have you filed IRS Form 2290 yet?

The 2290 deadline is September 3rd, 2019, so don’t wait! File Form 2290 now with ExpressTruckTax to save time and money.

Take advantage of our instant error check, free mobile app, bulk upload feature, and more!

Plus, you’ll receive your stamped 2290 Schedule 1 just minutes after filing.