A trip to the grocery store can feel like a kick in the stomach when it’s time to pay. As you scan the receipt, the high-priced items might stand out, but they’re not the sole reason for the sticker shock. You also need to consider the accumulation of smaller, seemingly insignificant items that ultimately impacts…

The trucking industry is, in many ways, the lifeblood of our economy. Truckers transport the goods that fill shelves and meet consumers’ everyday needs. Their value is only increasing, along with the trucking industry itself, which is thriving and growing with more new truckers joining every year. For truckers or small fleet owners new to…

We have all had that moment when it hit us – the “when is that due?” moment. Depending on the gravity of the pending item, remembering a due date can leave us pale and nauseous. Additional taxes (those not paid concurrent with our annual taxes) are one such example. The Heavy Vehicle Use Tax (HVUT)…

Whether after a loss of some kind, a breakup, or a missed deadline, a common phrase, meant to ease our frustration in the heat of the moment, is: “It isn’t the end of the world.” This sentiment is a good one that puts things into perspective. However, in some cases, while it may not be…

A roadmap has a compass to orient your bearings, a key or legend to help you identify certain milestones, and most importantly, it is a tool to help you arrive successfully at your desired destination. As you map your driving route, you might highlight or circle the locations where you make planned stops along the…

Are you in it for the long haul? That’s a phrase we often ask when determining someone’s commitment to seeing a situation through to its end, often with the implication that the road ahead will be difficult or drawn out. Not everyone can hang in for the long haul! But unlike many challenges in life,…