Accounting and Tax Services for Trucking Companies

What Trucking Companies Need From Their Accountant

Trucking is a cash-flow-sensitive, paperwork-heavy business: fuel and maintenance costs that swing month to month, a mix of W2 drivers and 1099 owner-operators, permits and insurance renewals, and taxes that don't wait for a slow month. Generic bookkeeping software gets you part of the way; what actually helps is someone who categorizes your expenses the way a trucking company's books need to be categorized, and who understands the payroll and tax rhythm of the industry.

Bookkeeping for Trucking Companies

We categorize and reconcile the expense categories that make up most of a trucking company's books — fuel, tolls, maintenance and repairs, permits and licensing, insurance, and equipment — so your profit and loss statement actually reflects how the business runs, not just a generic chart of accounts.

Payroll for Drivers and 1099 Owner-Operators

Many trucking companies run payroll for W2 drivers while also working with 1099 owner-operators and contractors. We handle both sides — payroll processing and tax filings for employees, and 1099 tracking and year-end issuance for contractors — so the distinction is handled correctly rather than guessed at.

Tax Preparation and Quarterly Planning

Trucking company income and expenses can vary significantly by quarter. We prepare business and personal returns for trucking company owners and help with quarterly estimated tax planning, so a strong quarter doesn't turn into a surprise tax bill.

Why Choose AG Accountant LLC

We already work with trucking and transportation companies — it's not a new vertical we're guessing at. Bookkeeping, payroll, and tax preparation for your business run through the same point of contact, so nothing gets lost between your books and your filings.