Liner Notes

With the clock ticking down toward the April 15th deadline for tax filings, Certified Public Accountant John Turner uses this episode of the podcast to review an important business operation deduction that owner-operators, independent contractors and owners of small trucking companies often utilize at tax time. As you will hear, John will be talking about the key considerations regarding the home office deduction. You will also hear John cover the regulations when providing financial gifts to others, and John spends some time discussing per diem deductions.

If You Are A Professional Driver Or You Own A Trucking Business, It’s Always Tax Season, And John Turner Is Ready To Help You!  John Turner’s Trucker Tax Organizer is designed to help owner-operators, independent contractors and company drivers work with the information you need to stay on top of your business while you are on the road. Stay organized throughout the year. Download the Trucker Tax Organizer today by clicking here.

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Dennis Shirar joins us on this edition of the podcast to reflect on his run that claimed the NTDC Grand Champion’s title back in 2008. Dennis looks back at his career in trucking with Eugene Mulero of Transport Topics. As you’ll hear, Eugene and Dennis discuss what the NTDC and the state competitions have meant to Dennis over the years. Dennis also talks about his plans to return to the Indiana State TDC this summer. For Dennis, the state TDCs and the Nationals provide opportunities to pursue driving excellence while making memories.

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In this episode of the podcast, Certified Public Accountant John Turner will be addressing the timely topic of tax scams that can often be found during tax season. As John shares with us, the IRS publishes a Dirty Dozen list of the top tax scams the agency has seen during the past year. As you will hear, these scams include email phishing, fake charities, improper claims for household employment taxes, bogus self-employment tax credits and ghost tax return preparers. In this episode, John also discusses the intricacies of fuel tax credits in the trucking industry.

If You Are A Professional Driver Or You Own A Trucking Business, It’s Always Tax Season, And John Turner Is Ready To Help You!  John Turner’s Trucker Tax Organizer is designed to help owner-operators, independent contractors and company drivers work with the information you need to stay on top of your business while you are on the road. Stay organized throughout the year. Download the Trucker Tax Organizer today by clicking here.

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Our guest for this edition of the podcast is Robert Foskey, who is the Chairman of the Organizing Committee for NTDC 2025. As you will hear in his interview with Transport Topics Senior Reporter Eugene Mulero, Foskey brings a wealth of NTDC experience to his leadership role. A former competitor and a long-time volunteer at the NTDC, Foskey has a deep appreciation for what the annual gathering of the nation’s top professionals on the road today means to the competitors, their companies and especially the families who will be making the trip to Minneapolis this summer. The interview was conducted prior to the Organizing Committee’s recent onsite visit and planning session in Minneapolis.

Also, in this edition of the podcast, we’ll get an update from Eugene on the work being done for the Second Edition of From Roadeo To TDC, a book that chronicles the history of the National Truck Driving and National Step Van Driving Championships.

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At both the federal and state levels, the changes related to regulations, policies and statutes impacting the trucking industry are happening at an increasingly rapid pace these days. In this episode, the Grawe Pod examines the challenges involved for the management teams of trucking and logistics companies as they navigate the regulatory changes that will have potential impacts on their respective operations. As you will hear, Grawe Group Founder and CEO Doug Grawe discusses approaches management teams can use in evaluating changes at the federal and state levels with Grawe Group Executive Business Partner Gary Randall. One of the keys that Doug and Gary note is the ability for companies to be nimble when dealing with these changes. They also emphasize the importance of having a diverse and flexible business model, timely and accurate data and solid operational practices.

In the final portion of the discussion, Doug and Gary underscore that sustainable success hinges on understanding and effectively reacting to both federal and state-level regulations, while also stressing the value of speaking up and staying engaged in the rulemaking processes. To learn more about the Grawe Group, visit the firm’s website, TheGraweGroup.com.

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After a decade of competing at the state level, Rebecca Heck’s first experience at the NTDCs in 2024 has served as added motivation to work on making it all the way back on the Road To Minneapolis and NTDC 2025. In this edition of the podcast, you’ll hear Rebecca discuss her career milestones, which include being one of two women to reach the national finals last year. Rebecca, an owner-operator who runs as part of the Landstar fleet, made special note of the encouragement the team at Landstar provided in her drive to reach the NTDCs last year. Podcast Co-Hosts Greg Thompson and Eugene Mulero close out the episode with a look back at the recent Saturday Night Live 50th anniversary special, connecting the television show’s legacy to the enduring spirit found within the long history of the NTDCs.

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In this episode of the SCF Highway To Hope, you’ll get a preview of what the St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund has planned for this year’s Mid-America Trucking Show, which is happening in Louisville March 27-29. Once again this year, SCF will be holding a silent auction fund-raising event on the opening night of MATS. For this edition of the podcast, SCF Board Secretary Elisabeth Barna, who is also the founder of EAB Strategies, joins SCF Executive Director Donna Kennedy to discuss the Silent Auction. As you will hear, Elisabeth shares the details on the SCF Silent Auction event, including offering us a preview featuring many of the items up for bid. Donna and Elisabeth also talk about what will be happening at the SCF booth during the three-day annual MATS event that has been a tradition in the trucking industry for more than 50 years.

If you would like to learn more about the Silent Auction, including how you can donate to an item for bid, please click here.

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What happens when the NTDC Grand Champion from 2022 sits down to chat with the NTDC Grand Champion for 2023? You’ll be able to hear the answer in this fascinating Rollin’ With Roland episode of the podcast. Two-Time NTDC Grand Champion Roland Bolduc talks with Gragg Wilson, who earned his NTDC Grand Championship in 2023. The conversation goes deep while looking at Gragg’s career, his perseverance over the years at the state and national levels and what it meant to him break through with his first National Title and Grand Championship in 2023.

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In this episode of the podcast, Certified Public Accountant John Turner covers a number of timely topics, including a discussion of the recent IRS layoffs and the possible impact those layoffs might have on tax season in 2025. John also uses this episode of the podcast to note the many additional considerations for professional drivers when it comes to filing your taxes. As you’ll hear, this is especially true for owner-operators and independent contractors who can truly benefit from utilizing a tax professional who understands the trucking industry.

The 2025 Tax Season Is Here And John Turner Is Ready To Help You! John Turner’s Trucker Tax Organizer can help you expedite the accurate filing of your taxes by ensuring you have everything you need in good order. Download the Trucker Tax Organizer today by clicking here.

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On March 22nd in Atlanta, the 14th edition of the Safety Drive For A Cure will take place, and Herschel Evans, who is the driving force behind this annual charity event, is our guest on this episode of the podcast. Built around a TDC-style competition, the Safety Drive For A Cure supports the mission of the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation. For veterans of state TDCs and the NTDC, the Safety Drive For A Cure provides the opportunity to gauge where you are in your preparation for making a run on the road to the state events and to the nationals. 

Over its first 13 years, the Safety Drive For A Cure has seen over 200 professional drivers from more than 25 states make the trip to compete in the event. More importantly, the Safety Drive For A Cure has raised over $350,000 during the past 13 years to help in the fight against Pediatric Brain Cancer. In this episode of the podcast, we talked with Herschel about the history of the event and how it has grown over the years to become one of the premiere “preseason” stops for those trying to make it back to the NTDCs. Herschel also gives us a preview of some of the folks who have registered to compete in the 2025 edition of the Safety Drive For A Cure. As you’ll hear from Herschel, this list of all-stars includes past national champions and NTDC Grand Champions, creating a field featuring some of the most accomplished professionals in the recent history of the trucking industry.

If you would like to make a donation or become a sponsor for this year’s Safety Drive For A Cure, please click here. If you would like to learn the latest news on the event or how you can volunteer, please visit the charity’s Safety Drive For A Cure Facebook Page.    

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