Driving Your Dollars

Through the latest Driving Your Dollars edition of the Trucker CFO Podcast, we explore a wide range of business decisions and the importance of carefully weighing how those choices will impact your business. Colton Lawrence, the Trucker CFO, discusses a few key business decisions and looks at some of the long-range outcomes that should be…

Tax Resolution is the highlighted topic of discussion for this Driving Your Dollars edition of the Trucker CFO Podcast. For those of you who might not be familiar with the term, tax resolution is needed when you owe money to the IRS. Colton Lawrence, the Trucker CFO, will be exploring tax resolution situations and the…

For most of us, just hearing the words tax audit can set off alarm bells. What are the odds of being audited? Are small business owners more likely to be audited? How are you notified if your tax return has been flagged for an audit? What preparations should you make if you’re being audited? In…

How often are you able to get some down time and step away from your work life or running your trucking business? Now that the long run and final sprint of another tax season is in the books, Trucker CFO Colton Lawrence wanted to dedicate the latest Driving Your Dollars edition of the Trucker CFO…

Now that the April 18 deadline for filing personal tax returns is in the books, the Trucker CFO Team is asking two important questions: What is your plan for managing costs in your business? Do you have an effective plan for the next tax season? During this week’s Driving Your Dollars edition of the Trucker…

Do you have a plan in place for your retirement? For trucking professionals who are asked to focus on meeting deadlines and the needs of today, retirement planning often gets overlooked or kicked down the road as part of working with your personal finances. In this week’s Driving Your Dollars edition of the Trucker CFO…

What do you need to be considering ahead of the tax deadline for filing personal taxes on April 18? In this Driving Your Dollars edition of the podcast, Trucker CFO Colton Lawrence will be touching on a collection of topics that may or may not be on your radar as the personal tax deadline approaches.…

The key performance indicators for your trucking business will be in the spotlight during this Driving Your Dollars edition of the Trucker CFO Podcast. Whether you are an owner-operator, independent contractor or you own a small fleet, there are some common key performance indicators, or KPIs, that can help you in evaluating your business operation.…

The sometimes overlooked, but important, topic of personal finance planning takes center stage in this Driving Your Dollars edition of the Trucker CFO Podcast. Colton Lawrence, the Trucker CFO, looks at the key questions that come up when discussing personal finance planning. Those questions include the following: Do you have an emergency fund? How much…

With the calendar turning to March, the countdown clock on filing tax returns is ticking louder by the day, which leads us to this critical question: What is your plan for filing tax returns this year? In this Driving Your Dollars edition of the Trucker CFO Podcast, Colton Lawrence, the Trucker CFO, speaks to a…

For February’s third Driving Your Dollars edition of the Trucker CFO Podcast, we tackled one of the most important questions that comes up every tax season for trucking entrepreneurs: Does my trucking business owe taxes? In his podcast conversation with Michael Burns of RadioNemo, Trucker CFO Colton Lawrence gives listeners an overview that looks at…

For this Driving Your Dollars edition of the Trucker CFO Podcast, we explored the topic of investments and the tax considerations for investments with the financial markets. The conversation that Trucker CFO Colton Lawrence had with Michael Burns from RadioNemo is especially valuable for anyone who currently holds investments in stocks, bonds or commodities. Colton…

The Trucker CFO’s Guide To Tax Season is the topic of discussion on the latest Driving Your Dollars edition of the Trucker CFO Podcast. Colton Lawrence, the Trucker CFO, spends some time taking everyone inside the development of the Tax Guide. Colton also discusses why the Trucker CFO Team took the time and care to…

The latest Driving Your Dollars edition of the Trucker CFO Podcast addresses the subject of scams. Trucker CFO Colton Lawrence will once again be answering questions and talking with Michael Burns, who is the Co-Founder and General Manager of RadioNemo of North America. Colton and Michael will be discussing to increase your awareness and spot…

Did you know that between 10 to 15 percent of all taxpayers in the United States either owe back taxes or they have not filed their returns in previous years? If you are in one of these situations and require tax problem resolution, Trucker CFO Colton Lawrence shines a light on what can be done…

In this edition of Driving Your Dollars, Trucker CFO Colton Lawrence explains the importance of having the right tools in place for effectively maintaining your bookkeeping and accounting. This is especially important for owner-operator, independent contractors and fleet owners as we enter tax season. As you’ll hear, Colton and Driving Your Dollars host Michael Burns…

With this radio replay from the January 11 edition of the Driving Your Dollars, Trucker CFO Colton Lawrence returns to the Dave Nemo Show to run through the key deadlines for this tax season that are on the horizon. Colton Lawrence is once again joined on Driving Your Dollars by Michael Burns, who is the…

On January 4, the Trucker CFO Team and RadioNemo Entertainment of North America launched Driving Your Dollars, a new segment that will be featured on the Dave Nemo Show. Driving Your Dollars  is a series that will address the key tax, accounting and business management topics facing owner-operators, independent contractors, small fleet owners and trucking…

On December 6, Colton made a guest appearance on the Dave Nemo Show. This edition of the podcast will bring you a replay of Colton talking with Dave about working with 1099 forms as we approach the end of the year and another tax season.

On November 29, Colton made a guest appearance on the Tim Ridley Show. Through this radio replay, Colton will be talking with Tim’s guest host for the day, Michael Burns, who is part of the management team for RadioNemo. As you’ll hear, Michael and Colton have a far-ranging conversation about the challenges of running a…

On November 25, Colton made a guest appearance on the Dave Nemo Show with guest host Jimmy Mac. As you’ll hear, Jimmy talks with Colton about some of the top questions that the Trucker CFO Team receives as we approach the end of the year.

Trucker CFO Colton Lawrence served as a co-host for two hours of the Dave Nemo Show on the opening day of the National Association of Small Truck Companies’ Annual Conference. Held in Nashville in late October, the NASTC Annual Conference is an opportunity to bring…

On Halloween morning, Colton made a guest appearance on the Dave Nemo Show with guest host Dan Ronan, who is part of the team at Transport Topics. During their conversation, Dan talked with Colton about the changing marketing conditions that owner-operators and independent contractors are facing as we move toward the close of 2022.

On October 14, Trucker CFO Colton Lawrence joined Jimmy Mac on the Dave Nemo Show. During this Radio Replay edition of the podcast, Jimmy covers a number of timely topics with Colton, including the importance of creating an overall tax plan for your business and how the business decisions that you make can ultimately have an impact on your tax liabilities for a given year.

In early September, 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 discussed some of the news-making topics happening at the beginning…

During National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, Colton Lawrence, the Trucker CFO, joined radio legend Dave Nemo for an appearance on the Dave Nemo Show. In addition to discussing what Driver Appreciation means to the Trucker CFO and his entire team, you will hear Colton discuss…

Trucker CFO Colton Lawrence served as a co-host with Jimmy Mac on a special edition of the Dave Nemo Show from the Walcott Truck Jamboree. Jimmy Mac and Colton opened the Trucker CFO portion of the show by welcoming Dr. Todd Thatcher to the program. Dr. Thatcher, a former professional driver who is now an expert on mental health, discussed the importance of maintaining your mental health while you’re on the road…

From the special RadioNemo Show at the Walcott Truck Jamboree, Jimmy Mac and Trucker CFO Colton Lawrence get the perspective of Doug Grawe, a transportation attorney, on the decision by the Supreme Court not to hear the California Trucking Association’s Challenge to California’s AB5 law…

Steve and Tonya, husband and wife owner-operators, join Jimmy Mac and Trucker CFO Colton Lawrence on the RadioNemo show that was broadcast live from the Walcott Truck Jamboree. Steve and Tonya share their story on how Colton and his Trucker CFO Team helped them work through a challenging situation and come out on the other side by saving over $20,000…

On August 2nd, Colton Lawrence, the Trucker CFO, made a guest appearance on the Dave Nemo Show. This edition of the podcast will bring you a replay of Dave talking with Colton about the decision to rebrand his company, Equinox Owner-Operator Solutions, to become Trucker CFO…

On July 7, Trucker CFO Colton Lawrence made a guest appearance on the Tim Ridley Show. This edition of the podcast will bring you a replay of Colton and Tim discussing the current headwinds and challenges facing owner-operators and independent contractors….

On August 17th, Trucker CFO Colton Lawrence made a guest appearance on the Tim Ridley Show. This edition of the podcast will bring you a replay of Colton and Tim discussing the role of a Chief Financial Officer within a business and how small trucking businesses can benefit from the expertise that the Trucker CFO can deliver to your operation…

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…

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…

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…

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…

On May 2nd, Trucker CFO Colton Lawrence made a guest appearance on the Dave Nemo Show. This edition of the podcast will bring you a replay of Dave and Colton continuing to explore the topic of late tax filings and tax resolution for people who have not filed taxes in past years. Colton also shares…

On April 26th, Trucker CFO Colton Lawrence made a guest appearance on the Tim Ridley Show. This edition of the podcast will bring you a replay of Colton and Tim discussing issues related to not filing your personal tax returns on time. Colton explains the options that are available to people in this situation…

On April 18th, Trucker CFO Colton Lawrence made a guest appearance on the Dave Nemo Show. This edition of the podcast will bring you a replay of Dave and Colton talking about the arrival of the deadline day (April 18) for filing your personal tax returns. Colton shares some thoughts for people who…

On April 12th, Trucker CFO Colton Lawrence made a guest appearance on the Tim Ridley Show. This edition of the podcast will bring you a replay of Colton and Tim talking about the April 18th deadline for filing personal tax returns, including…

On April 4th, Trucker CFO Colton Lawrence made a guest appearance on the Dave Nemo Show. This edition of the podcast will bring you a replay of Dave and Colton talking about how the current topics grabbing the headlines in the news can have an impact on professional drivers. Colton also discusses…

On March 31st, 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. During this radio replay, you’ll hear Jimmy address a number of topics with Colton, including what people need to be doing as we enter…

During the Mid-America Truck Show, MATS 2022, the Dave Nemo Show was broadcast from Louisville – welcoming a collection of guests during the three-day event. On March 26th, on the second day of MATS 2022, Trucker CFO Colton Lawrence joined Dave Nemo, Jimmy Mac and Lindsay Lawler to talk about the return of MATS and…

On March 22nd, Trucker CFO Colton Lawrence made a guest appearance on the Tim Ridley Show, which serves as the early morning program on SiriusXM’s Road Dog Trucking Radio Channel 146. This edition of the podcast will bring you a replay of Colton and Tim discussing the fact that part of the home loan process is…

On March 14th, Trucker CFO Colton Lawrence made a guest appearance on the Dave Nemo Show. This edition of the podcast will bring you a replay of Dave and Colton reviewing a series of statements that most often come up during tax season…

On March 8th, Colton Lawrence, the Trucker CFO, made a guest appearance on the Tim Ridley Show, which serves as the early morning program on SiriusXM’s Road Dog Trucking Radio Channel 146. This edition of the podcast will bring you a replay of Colton and Tim discussing the March deadline for filing business tax returns as well as…

On March 3rd, Trucker CFO Colton Lawrence was back on the Dave Nemo Radio Show with guest host Jimmy Mac. In this segment, you’ll hear Colton and Jimmy discuss various types of business deductions and what people need to be doing right now…

On February 23rd, Colton Lawrence, the Trucker CFO, returned in his role as a regular contributor to Radio Nemo to join radio legend Dave Nemo on his show. In this conversation with Dave, Colton discusses the importance….

On February 17th, Trucker CFO Colton Lawrence returned to the Dave Nemo Radio Show with guest host Jimmy Mac. In this segment, you’ll hear Colton and Jimmy discuss why it’s important for independent contractors and owner-operators to…

On February 7th, Colton Lawrence, the Trucker CFO, joined radio legend Dave Nemo on his show, which runs every weekday morning on SiriusXM’s Road Dog Trucking Radio Channel 146. Among the many topics discussed during this interview segment, you’ll hear Colton and Dave talk about…

On January 31st, Trucker CFO Colton Lawrence returned to the Tim Ridley Show, which serves as the early morning program on SiriusXM’s Road Dog Trucking Radio Channel 146. As you’ll hear during this replay, Michael Burns was sitting in as a guest host for this edition of the show. Michael asked Colton about a range of topics…

On January 28th, Colton Lawrence, the Trucker CFO, was welcomed back by guest host Jimmy Mac to the Dave Nemo Radio Show. In this segment, you’ll hear Colton sharing insights on the importance of utilizing e-filing with your taxes during this tax season. Colton also provides Jimmy Mac and his listeners with some perspective on…

On January 22, 2022, Trucker CFO Colton Lawrence was the lead guest on the Women In Trucking Show, which is broadcast nationally on Sirius-XM’s Road Dog Trucking Radio. Ellen covered a number key topics and considerations…

On January 19th, Colton Lawrence, the Trucker CFO, made his first appearance as a regular contributor to RadioNemo when he joined radio legend Dave Nemo on his show. During the interview, Colton talked with Dave about tax resolution and factors that owner-operators and fleet owners need to consider regarding depreciation on the trucks that they…

  With the end of the year approaching, Trucker CFO Colton Lawrence made a December 15th guest appearance on the Tim Ridley Show, which serves as the early morning program on SiriusXM’s Road Dog Trucking Radio Channel 146. Tim’s show can be heard Monday through Friday from 5 a.m. to 7 a.m. Eastern Time. This…

On November 18th, Colton Lawrence, the Trucker CFO, made his second appearance of 2021 as a guest on the Dave Nemo Show, which runs every weekday morning on SiriusXM’s Road Dog Trucking Radio. This edition of the podcast will bring you a replay of Colton’s conversation with Jimmy Mac, who was serving as the host…

As part of its celebration of National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, the Dave Nemo Radio Show featured an interview with Colton Lawrence, the Trucker CFO. As one of the flagship programs on SiriusXM’s Road Dog Trucking, RadioNemo is a must-listen for professional drivers. Dave Nemo, with over 50 years as an on-air radio host focused…

Colton Lawrence, the Trucker CFO, begins his appearance on the March 18, 2020, edition of SiriusXM’s Road Dog Live by talking with host KC Phillips on the anxiety and confusion that people filing tax returns are experiencing regarding the stimulus payments that were issued during 2020.   

In this radio replay Q&A, Trucker CFO Colton Lawrence takes a question from an owner-operator regarding the use of the S Corp election for his business. Colton walks through considerations and the typical timeframe allowed for making the S Corp election.

In this radio replay Q&A, Trucker CFO Colton Lawrence and Road Dog Live host KC Phillips talk with a professional driver asking about per diem as it relates to the tax cuts that were put into place through the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act of 2017.

  In this radio replay Q&A, Road Dog Trucking Radio host KC Phillips asks Trucker CFO Colton Lawrence about individuals who are faced with significant tax debts and approaching the IRS on settling those tax debts. Colton shares his thoughts and offers insights on working toward resolving tax-debt situations.

  During the portion of the radio replay on Road Dog Live, Trucker CFO Colton Lawrence fields questions from an owner-operator regarding tax filing responsibilities for the loans provided by the government through the Paycheck Protection Program and the EIDL Program.

  In this radio replay Q&A, Trucker CFO Colton Lawrence has a conversation with a caller to the Road Dog Live on SiriusXM exploring the choices for business entities, beginning with establishing an LLC.

  Within this segment of our radio replay Q&A during a March edition of Road Dog Live on SiriusXM, Trucker CFO Colton Lawrence addresses a question from a professional driver who got sick during 2020 and received an insurance payment while he was out of work. The caller wanted to know if payments received from…

  In this portion of the March radio replay, Trucker CFO Colton Lawrence talks to Road Dog Live host KC Phillips on the importance for business owners to file their business tax returns prior to filing their personal returns. Colton and KC also discuss the timing for filing amended returns.

  In this radio replay Q&A, Road Dog Trucking Radio host KC Phillips talks to Trucker CFO Colton Lawrence about the audit process by the IRS and how audits are most often initiated in the digital age.

  During this section of our radio replay Q&A, Road Dog Trucking Radio host KC Phillips asks Trucker CFO Colton Lawrence to walk his listeners through gross revenue vs. net revenue and arrive at a profit or loss for your business. KC and Colton also discuss some of the business planning and strategy services offered…

During the final minutes of his appearance on SiriusXM’s Road Dog Live, Trucker CFO Colton Lawrence works to answer the questions of an owner-operator who has not been financially able to pay taxes for the past few years due to medical expenses related to his wife’s illness. You’ll hear Colton walk with the owner-operator through…

  Women In Trucking President and CEO Ellen Voie asks Trucker CFO Colton Lawrence how he became involved in the trucking industry and why Colton and his team enjoy working with professional truck drivers.

  Trucker CFO Colton Lawrence discusses how professional drivers can best be prepared heading into the time when they are working on filing their taxes. Colton also discusses the value of planning ahead and taking time throughout the year to stay on top of considerations that can impact your tax responsibilities.

  In this radio replay Q&A, Trucker CFO Colton Lawrence addresses a question from a driver in a small trucking operation. They discuss how his company’s LLC is constructed and the issue of per diem. As you’ll hear, Colton walks through the issues involved with this question and discusses some considerations in setting up a…

  In this final segment from his appearance on the March 20, 2020, edition of the Women In Trucking Radio Show, Trucker CFO Colton Lawrence talks with Women In Trucking President & CEO about a number of the considerations that are involved when owner-operators and small fleet owners are looking to choose the type of…