ATBS

Helps owner-operators organize finances, manage taxes, and plan for stronger profitability with ongoing trucking-focused financial support.

Helps experienced owner-operators manage bookkeeping and taxes, review deductions, and access business financial information online.

Helps growing trucking businesses manage back-office finances and tax needs with dedicated support, freeing owners to focus on growth.

Get federal and state tax returns prepared while ATBS reviews business income and expenses for eligible deductions.

Helps owner-operators understand IRS tax issues, evaluate tailored resolution options, and get support negotiating back taxes and maintaining compliance.

Manage business finances and documents, track tax-related information, and stay connected with your ATBS Business Consultant in one hub.

Build knowledge to run a trucking business more efficiently and work toward greater success as an owner-operator.

Helps owner-operators make informed business decisions, manage costs, and run their trucking businesses more effectively.

Free tools help owner-operators track tax and road information, estimate fuel expenses, prepare for inspections, and manage key trucking business tasks.

Helps fleets support successful owner-operators, strengthen retention, reduce recruiting costs, and improve profitability at no cost to the fleet.

Get help with specific tax and business needs through tax return preparation, entity formation, 1099 preparation, and profit planning.

RumbleStrip Professional

RumbleStrip Professional is a service for owner-operator truck drivers that combines bookkeeping, accounting, tax preparation, and business planning with unlimited tax and business consulting. It includes personalized quarterly tax estimates based on actual income and expenses, year-end federal and state tax returns, deduction review, monthly and year-to-date profit and loss statements, a detailed profit plan, bookkeeping, ATBS Hub access, and automatic tax extension filing.

Category: Accounting Services

• Get Ongoing Expert Guidance
  Clients can consult a dedicated coach without a stated limit for help with business questions, increasing profits, and saving on taxes.
• Plan Quarterly Tax Payments
  Estimates based on actual income and expenses help clients plan quarterly tax payments, while due-date reminders help them keep track of when payments are due.
• File Federal And State Returns
  ATBS prepares personal year-end federal and state returns, helping clients account for eligible deductions when filing.
• Identify Eligible Tax Deductions
  A review of income and expenses helps identify eligible owner-operator deductions and ensure financial items are properly accounted for, with the aim of minimizing taxes owed.
• Monitor Business Performance
  Monthly and year-to-date profit and loss statements give clients financial snapshots they can use to spot business problems or opportunities.
• Organize Receipts And Records
  Clients send receipts for scanning and archiving, then access their documents through the secure online client portal.
• Plan Miles And Monthly Spending
  The detailed profit plan helps clients work out mileage needs and monthly expense budgets and create a plan for meeting their financial goals.
• Review Financial Information
  ATBS Hub provides tools for sending, viewing, and analyzing business revenue, expenses, and profitability.
• File A Tax Extension Automatically
  The service includes automatic tax extension filing as part of the package.

RumbleStrip Essentials

RumbleStrip Essentials is a back-office service for experienced owner-operators who want tax preparation and monthly bookkeeping support. It includes year-end personal federal and state tax returns, a review of income and expenses for potential deductions or audit concerns, safe harbor quarterly tax estimates, tax consulting, and year-to-date profit and loss statements. Clients can submit receipts for scanning and archiving, access documents through a secure online portal, and use the ATBS Hub to send, view, and analyze business financial information. Automatic tax extension filing is included.

Category: Accounting Services

• Prepare Federal And State Tax Returns
  Receive preparation of year-end personal federal and state tax returns, with eligible deductions considered as part of the service.
• Organize And Archive Business Receipts
  Send receipts to ATBS for scanning and archiving, then view the documents through the secure online portal.
• Check Income And Expenses For Deductions
  Have income and expenses reviewed for potential missed deductions and revenue that could flag an audit.
• Review Year-To-Date Business Performance
  Use a year-to-date profit and loss statement to see where the business stands and identify potential problems or opportunities.
• Get Guidance On Business Tax Questions
  Ask a tax consultant questions that affect the business and receive guidance toward a solution.
• Manage Quarterly Tax Estimates
  Receive safe harbor quarterly tax estimates and, according to the pricing details, tax estimate vouchers and reminders about due dates.
• Access Documents Securely Online
  View archived documents through a secure online portal, available 24/7 according to ATBS service information.
• Scan And Send Business Documents
  Use the ATBS mobile app to scan and send documents to support the bookkeeping service.
• Track Revenue, Expenses, And Profitability
  Use ATBS Hub tools to send, view, and analyze business revenue, expenses, and profitability.
• File Tax Extensions Automatically
  The package includes automatic tax extension filing, as listed on ATBS's pricing page.

RumbleStrip Enterprise

RumbleStrip Enterprise is a complete back-office service for owner-operators growing their trucking businesses, including those considering hiring drivers, purchasing additional trucks, or incorporating. It provides bookkeeping, tax preparation, financial statements, quarterly tax estimates, and unlimited tax, business, and payroll consulting. Clients receive personalized support from a dedicated representative, access to the ATBS Hub, and services for S-corporation businesses. Entity formation and payroll services are available for an additional fee.

Category: Accounting Services

• Get Ongoing Expert Guidance
  Ask a dedicated coach unlimited tax, business, and payroll questions and get guidance aimed at increasing profits and saving money on taxes.
• Identify Eligible Tax Deductions
  Review income and expenses through double-entry accounting and bank reconciliation to capture missing deductions and minimize the amount owed in taxes.
• Prepare Personal And Entity Tax Returns
  Have year-end federal and state personal and entity tax returns prepared, with eligible deductions accounted for.
• Get Dedicated S-Corporation Support
  Receive personalized services from a dedicated representative to help manage the needs of a growing S-corporation business.
• Track Business Performance
  Review financial snapshots in monthly and year-to-date formats to see where the business stands and spot potential problems or opportunities.
• Organize And Access Business Documents
  Have receipts scanned and archived, with documents available to view around the clock through the secure online client portal.
• Plan Quarterly Tax Payments
  Receive quarterly tax estimate vouchers based on safe harbor estimates and reminders when they are due.
• Manage Financial Information Online
  Use ATBS Hub tools to send, view, and analyze business revenue, expenses, and profitability.
• Form A Business Entity
  Get help establishing a Limited Liability Company, S-corporation, or partnership for an additional fee.
• Manage Employee Payroll
  Add payroll services for employees for an additional fee.

RumbleStrip Complete Tax

RumbleStrip Complete Tax is a tax-only service for owner-operator truck drivers who need help preparing year-end federal and state tax returns. ATBS reviews income and expenses to account for eligible trucking-specific deductions. The service includes a multi-step review process, and ATBS reports finding additional deductions for 90% of its clients.

• File Federal And State Returns
  Have ATBS prepare your year-end federal and state tax returns as part of its tax-only service.
• Identify Eligible Trucking Deductions
  Have income and expenses reviewed for legal, trucking-specific deductions that may reduce the amount of tax owed.
• Review Returns In Multiple Steps
  Benefit from multiple review steps intended to help catch errors during tax return preparation.
• Apply Trucking-Specific Tax Expertise
  Work with a tax service focused exclusively on owner-operator truck drivers and their trucking-related tax considerations.
• Communicate Directly With The IRS
  Access a direct line of communication to the IRS through ATBS.
• Deduct Eligible Service Costs
  ATBS identifies its services as tax-deductible, offering a potential tax benefit to clients.

Tax Debt Pit Crew

Tax resolution services for truck drivers and owner-operators who are behind on IRS filings or payments. After a free, no-obligation consultation, ATBS can investigate a client’s IRS account, gather account information, and provide a diagnostic report with resolution options tailored to the client’s situation. Clients can choose whether to handle the next steps themselves or engage ATBS for expert-led IRS negotiation. Depending on the program, services also include guidance on meeting IRS compliance requirements and consulting to help manage tax debt over the long term.

• Clarify Your IRS Position
  Get a diagnostic view of your IRS account and outstanding issues before deciding how to address your tax debt.
• Compare Tailored Resolution Paths
  Understand the options identified for your specific IRS situation, review their pros and cons, and make an informed choice about next steps.
• Negotiate With The IRS
  Engage ATBS tax resolution specialists to negotiate with the IRS as part of an applicable tax relief program.
• Stay On Track With IRS Requirements
  Receive guidance on adhering to IRS compliance requirements as part of the tax relief service.
• Know Costs Before Negotiation Begins
  Receive a quote based on the IRS investigation before deciding whether to proceed with negotiation, without hourly billing for tax resolution services.
• Get Support Built For Truck Drivers
  Work with a service focused on helping truck drivers and owner-operators address their IRS filing and payment issues.
• Choose A Program For Your Situation
  Select from diagnostic and representation services designed for different tax debt amounts and case complexity.
• Plan For Long-Term Tax Management
  Receive additional consulting through the Overhaul program to help manage IRS debt over the long term.
• Explore Services With No Obligation
  Discuss your tax situation and available service packages in a free consultation before choosing whether to proceed.

ATBS Hub

ATBS Hub is an app and client portal for ATBS clients, available on the web, iOS, and Android. It helps owner-operators send documents to ATBS and view and analyze revenue, expenses, and profitability. Clients can track per diem days, review financial reports and profit plans, access tax estimates and returns, check document status, and contact their Business Consultant.

• Send Documents To ATBS
  Submit receipts and other documents to ATBS from the app or portal instead of sending them separately.
• Track Per Diem Deductions
  Keep a record of eligible days away from home and view an estimated year-to-date deduction in the hub.
• Review Business Financials
  View revenue, expenses, and profit through profit and loss reports presented as charts or tables.
• Track Document Processing
  See whether ATBS has received a document, is reviewing it, or has posted it to your profit and loss statement.
• Access Quarterly Tax Estimates
  Download quarterly tax estimate vouchers and follow the provided link to the IRS website to make an EFTPS payment.
• Contact Your Consultant
  Reach your Business Consultant by phone or email directly from the hub.
• Access Your Hub Across Devices
  Use the web portal or mobile app with the same login, with data such as per diem entries syncing between devices.
• Review Your Profit Plan
  Access your profit plan in the hub and review the plan created with your Business Consultant.
• Download Tax Returns
  Retrieve a selected tax return as a PDF through the hub.
• View Client Messages
  Check conversations in the Message Center and see when a new message is available.

Course of Advanced Business Standards (CABS)

CABS is an online certification course for owner-operator truck drivers. It includes 12 lessons and quizzes that prepare drivers to become more successful owner-operators. Learners can work at their own pace, anytime and anywhere. Topics include understanding taxes, developing a profit plan, how driving habits affect fuel economy, preventative maintenance, and staying compliant. Drivers who successfully complete the course receive a CABS certificate.

• Learn At Your Own Pace
  Complete the course online at a pace and time that works for you, from anywhere.
• Build Essential Business Knowledge
  Learn about taxes, profit planning, fuel economy, preventative maintenance, and compliance—topics ATBS identifies as relevant to running a trucking business efficiently and effectively.
• Earn A CABS Certificate
  Successfully complete the course to receive a CABS certificate.
• Check Your Understanding
  Use the included quizzes to assess your understanding of course material as you learn.

Build Your Business Book

Produced in conjunction with Overdrive Magazine, Build Your Business Book is a 100-plus-page guide for owner-operators. Its 19 chapters cover ways to reduce expenses, improve fuel efficiency, understand operating costs, choose a business structure, and other aspects of running a trucking business.

Category: Business Books

• Explore 19 Chapters Of Guidance
  The book offers owner-operators an extensive guide to running a trucking business, with more than 100 pages of information organized into 19 chapters.
• Reduce Business Expenses
  Learn about ways to reduce expenses while running a trucking business.
• Understand Operating Costs
  Gain information about operating costs as part of learning how to run a trucking business.
• Improve Fuel Efficiency
  The book provides information on fuel efficiency to help owner-operators manage this aspect of their trucking business.
• Choose A Business Structure
  Learn about choosing a business structure as part of managing and building a trucking business.

Free Owner-Operator Trucker Tools

A collection of free owner-operator resources, including downloadable calendars, checklists, worksheets, and guides, plus calculators for fuel costs and fuel surcharges. These tools help drivers keep track of tax dates and days on the road, estimate fuel expenses, prepare for inspections, and navigate steps such as starting a trucking business or obtaining DOT authority.

• Access Free Business Tools
  Owner-operators can access a range of free resources for tax tracking, inspections, and trucking business tasks.
• Track Important Tax Deadlines
  Use the calendar to keep filing dates and quarterly estimated tax payment dates in view.
• Track Full And Partial Road Days
  Mark partial and full days on the road to keep track of days relevant to the per diem tax deduction. The page provides a 2026 tracker and links to prior-year trackers.
• Estimate Expected Diesel Costs
  Enter fuel price, planned mileage, and average fuel economy to estimate diesel spending for a trip.
• Track Common Tax Deductions
  Use the list of common truck driver deductions to identify and keep track of deductions you are taking advantage of.
• Record Pre-Trip Checks
  Use the checklist to keep a record of inspected components before hitting the road.
• Evaluate Fuel Surcharge Effects
  Compare different inputs to see how the fuel surcharge affects net fuel costs and how fuel efficiency may affect the result.
• Navigate Startup Steps
  Follow a checklist of steps to help guide the process of starting a trucking business and becoming an owner-operator.
• Find Partners And Exclusive Discounts
  Review service providers for drivers with their own authority and access exclusive discounts offered to drivers who sign up through ATBS.
• Learn How To Obtain DOT Authority
  Review guidance on obtaining the authority required for operating a for-hire carrier.

ATBS Fleet Partnership Program

A no-cost partnership for fleets seeking to grow and manage a more profitable owner-operator program. ATBS supports the financial success of partner fleets’ owner-operators through trucking-specific business services and provides fleet resources that can be shared with contractors. ATBS states that successful owner-operators can contribute to increased driver retention, reduced recruiting costs, and higher profit margins for fleet partners.

• Grow A More Profitable Owner-Operator Program
  ATBS's stated goal is to help fleets grow and manage a more profitable owner-operator program.
• Support Owner-Operator Business Success
  The partnership connects fleets with ATBS trucking-specific business services intended to help their owner-operators run successful businesses.
• Partner With ATBS At No Cost
  Fleets can partner with ATBS through this program without a partnership cost to the fleet.
• Increase Driver Retention
  By helping partner fleets’ owner-operators run successful businesses, the program supports increased driver retention.
• Increase Fleet Profit Margins
  Supporting successful owner-operators is associated with higher profit margins for fleet partners.
• Reduce Recruiting Costs
  The program supports successful owner-operator businesses, which ATBS associates with reduced recruiting costs for fleet partners.
• Share Practical Resources With Contractors
  Fleets can pass along ATBS resources to help contractors make informed business decisions and learn about topics relevant to their trucking careers.

Additional Tax and Business Services

ATBS offers additional services for owner-operators who need specific business assistance beyond its core packages. Services include personal year-end federal and state tax returns, prior tax return review and amendment, tax services for company drivers, subcontractors and rideshare drivers, entity formation, 1099 preparation, and profit planning. Pricing varies; contact an Enrollment Specialist for details.

• Prepare Federal And State Returns
  Arrange preparation of personal federal and state tax returns at year-end.
• Review And Amend Prior Returns
  Request a review and amendment of prior tax returns.
• Form A Business Entity
  Get assistance with forming a business entity.
• Plan Business Profits
  Get assistance with profit planning for your business.
• Get Tax Services For Company Drivers
  Access tax services specifically listed for company drivers.
• Get Tax Services For Subcontractors
  Access tax services specifically listed for subcontractors.
• Get Tax Services For Rideshare Drivers
  Access tax services specifically listed for rideshare drivers.
• Prepare 1099 Forms
  Request preparation of 1099 forms.