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Per diem isn’t just a tax strategy — it’s a powerful recruiting and retention tool. In this episode, we break down why truck drivers love per diem, how it increases their take-home pay, and why trucking companies should proudly feature it on their recruiting pages. Plus, we take a look back at how per diem used to work before 2018, and what changed with the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.

Whether you’re a carrier trying to reduce turnover or a driver wondering why your paycheck is smaller than it should be, this episode delivers the insight you need.

per diem, driver pay, driver retention, trucking payroll, truck driver recruiting, tax law 2018, TJTCA, trucking per diem, small fleet compliance

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In this episode of Driven for Success, you’ll learn:

• What per diem actually is (and how it works in trucking)
• How it helps trucking companies save thousands in payroll taxes and insurance
• Why drivers love it — and how it can boost recruiting and retention
• Common mistakes fleets make (like paying per diem by the mile or percent)
• How to structure a compliant, high-impact per diem program

This is your crash course in using the $80/day per diem allowance to become more profitable and more attractive to drivers.

🎯 Want to see how much you could save?
 👉 Use our Per Diem Savings Calculator

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Think you know what you’re paying for payroll? Think again.

In this episode of Driven for Success, we break down:

• The hidden costs of DIY payroll
• What most carriers miss when pricing services
• How paying your drivers the wrong way can drive up taxes and insurance
• Why “cheap payroll” usually isn’t cheap at all

We even cover little-known fees like charging drivers for extra direct deposit accounts — and why your setup could be costing you thousands in avoidable expenses.

🎯 Want to know your real payroll cost? This episode will help you see the full picture — and where to save.

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Confused about whether your drivers should be W-2 employees or 1099 contractors? You're not alone — and getting it wrong can cost you big in audits, penalties, and lost drivers.

In this episode of Driven for Success, we break down:

• The key legal and IRS tests for driver classification
• Why “just calling them 1099” doesn’t protect you
• How insurance and workers’ comp are affected
• The truth about what trucking companies think they’re saving

Whether you're a small fleet owner or an operations manager, this episode will give you the clarity you need — without the legal jargon.

🎯 Ready to protect your business and do it right? Hit play.

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Welcome to Driven for Success — the podcast for small trucking company owners who want to run a smarter, more profitable business.

In this quick trailer, I’ll share who this show is for, what we’ll cover, and what you can expect from future episodes.

Subscribe now so you don’t miss an episode — and let’s get rolling.

Also posted on youtube at youtube.com/truckingpayroll