Accountants for Truckers
Trucking Business Formation & Accounting Setup
Business formation and accounting setup for new owner-operators and trucking companies.
How we may help
Start or Structure a Trucking Business
We begin by understanding your business, records, deadlines and current accounting condition. Then we confirm the work required, professional fees and next steps.
LLC and corporation formation support
Discuss the proposed business, owners and state before preparing the agreed formation work. Professional fees and government filing fees are confirmed separately.
EIN assistance
Assist with the EIN application after the business details and authorized applicant information are confirmed. Sensitive information is collected through secure instructions.
Business registration guidance
Review the registrations included in your requested scope. Motor-carrier authority, insurance and other operating approvals must be addressed separately when applicable.
Accounting system setup
Create an accounting structure appropriate to the agreed business activity. We identify the records, accounts and opening information needed to get started.
S corporation election assistance when appropriate
Review whether an election should be considered based on ownership, income and payroll responsibilities. We explain any separate analysis and filing work before proceeding.
Payroll registration support
Review employer setup needs when the business plans to hire employees. Ongoing payroll processing and year-end reporting are separate unless included in writing.
Bookkeeping setup
Organize the starting records and establish a routine for statements, settlements and expenses. Ongoing monthly bookkeeping is available under a separate service agreement.
Initial compliance checklist
Receive an outline of the next steps covered by your engagement, including known business and accounting setup items. Tell us about every operating state and owner involved.
Our approach
You explain the problem. We identify the next step.
Our intake process is designed to reduce unnecessary calls and help us understand whether your trucking business is a good fit before scheduling the next step.
Complete the InquiryWhat to have ready
Business nameStateUSDOT numberNumber of trucksTax years involvedBookkeeping statusPayroll statusNotices or deadlines
Ready to start?
Tell us about your trucking business.
We will review the situation and explain the appropriate next step.
Common questions
Trucking business formation questions
What information should I provide about a new trucking business?
Tell us the proposed business name, state, owners, business activity and whether you plan to hire drivers. Do not enter sensitive identifiers in the website inquiry.
Does business formation include ongoing bookkeeping?
Ongoing bookkeeping, payroll and accounting support are separate unless included in writing. We can discuss an accounting setup project or monthly plan alongside formation.
Does forming a business complete every trucking operating requirement?
Formation is one part of starting the business. Your requested scope must separately address any motor-carrier authority, insurance or operating approvals that apply.
Next steps