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All the content we create is to help our trucker family navigate the complexities of running their own business. On this page, you'll find useful information about taxes, bookkeeping, getting started as an owner-operator, and strategies to help you be successful.
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The Trucker CFO Goes On The Road & On The Air In July
Colton Lawrence, the Trucker CFO, will be taking a road trip and connecting face-to-face with professional drivers during the month of July. Colton’s first stop in July will be at the 2022 Walcott Truckers Jamboree, which opens on July 14 at the world-famous Iowa 80 Truck Stop in Walcott, Iowa…
Data Security Best Practices To Protect Your Business
On June 22nd, Trucker CFO Colton Lawrence made a guest appearance on the Dave Nemo Show. Colton took this opportunity with Dave to discuss the importance of data security and protecting your personal and business information from online hackers and scam artists.
Exploring Considerations On The S-Corp Election
In this edition of the podcast, we’ll be focusing on the key considerations that are a part of the business entity formation process while we look in detail at the S-Corp Election. You’ll be hearing from the Trucker CFO, Colton Lawrence, who is the President and CEO of Equinox Owner-Operator Solutions. Colton will also be joined on the podcast by Robert Hazen, a member of the team…
Taxes
Exploring Considerations On The S-Corp Election
In this edition of the podcast, we’ll be focusing on the key considerations that are a part of the business entity formation process while we look in detail at the S-Corp Election. You’ll be hearing from the Trucker CFO, Colton Lawrence, who is the President and CEO of Equinox Owner-Operator Solutions. Colton will also be joined on the podcast by Robert Hazen, a member of the team…
Discussing Current Events & Managing Financial Reports
On May 27th, Trucker CFO Colton Lawrence made a guest appearance on the Dave Nemo Show. Jimmy Mac was serving as the host for this edition of the show. Colton and Jimmy took some time to discuss current events happening in…
Discussing Hope For The Warriors & Charitable Contributions
On May 19th, Trucker CFO Colton Lawrence made a guest appearance on the Dave Nemo Show. Jimmy Mac was serving as the host for this edition of the show. Colton was on the road and in Atlanta participating in a charity event supporting the Hope For The Warriors organization event…
Getting Started
What are the most common tax mistakes truckers make?
All too often, truckers who make the transition from being an employee to an owner-operator are not as informed as they need to be about the tax laws that govern the industry. This lack of knowledge can, unfortunately, create major headaches for truckers. Find out from the professionals at Equinox — a provider of trucker…
What is the Best Business Entity for a Trucker?
As a trucker choosing a business entity, you have a lot to consider. You may not be familiar with all the choices, but in this blog, we will cover some of the most common options. The four most common types of business entities for owner-operators are: Sole proprietorshipPartnershipsLimited liability companies (LLC)Corporations (C-corps)The most common business entity that…
Getting Your CDL
Last week, we talked about the importance of having a plan before jumping into the owner-operator’s seat. Today, we’re going to dive in a little bit deeper about getting your CDL and a few things you need to take into consideration when doing your research. Not all operations are going to require you to have…
Operations and Strategy
Data Security Best Practices To Protect Your Business
On June 22nd, Trucker CFO Colton Lawrence made a guest appearance on the Dave Nemo Show. Colton took this opportunity with Dave to discuss the importance of data security and protecting your personal and business information from online hackers and scam artists.
Exploring Considerations On The S-Corp Election
In this edition of the podcast, we’ll be focusing on the key considerations that are a part of the business entity formation process while we look in detail at the S-Corp Election. You’ll be hearing from the Trucker CFO, Colton Lawrence, who is the President and CEO of Equinox Owner-Operator Solutions. Colton will also be joined on the podcast by Robert Hazen, a member of the team…
Observations On Company Rebrand To Trucker CFO
On June 10th, Trucker CFO Colton Lawrence made a guest appearance on the Dave Nemo Show. Jimmy Mac was serving as the host for this edition of the show. Colton and Jimmy spent part of their time together discussing the latest happenings in the trucking industry…
Bookkeeping
Exploring Considerations On The S-Corp Election
In this edition of the podcast, we’ll be focusing on the key considerations that are a part of the business entity formation process while we look in detail at the S-Corp Election. You’ll be hearing from the Trucker CFO, Colton Lawrence, who is the President and CEO of Equinox Owner-Operator Solutions. Colton will also be joined on the podcast by Robert Hazen, a member of the team…
Discussing Current Events & Managing Financial Reports
On May 27th, Trucker CFO Colton Lawrence made a guest appearance on the Dave Nemo Show. Jimmy Mac was serving as the host for this edition of the show. Colton and Jimmy took some time to discuss current events happening in…
Importance of Properly Handling Paperwork
How important to your trucking business is properly handling paperwork? In this episode of the podcast, Equinox Owner-Operator Solutions Podcast, President and CEO Colton Lawrence will be discussing the various considerations that come into play involving the need for handing your paperwork in the right way. As part of the discussion, Colton will be talking…