Category: #HolidaySeason

A Holly Jolly, Trucker-Approved Christmas Gift Guide

Posted on December 15, 2021 by - #HolidaySeason, American truckers, Christmas Gifts For Truckers, gift ideas for truckers

It’s that time of year again! Time to be holly and jolly and to make your Christmas list and check it twice!

With this gift guide, it will definitely be the most wonderful time of year for the trucker in your life. 

Need some ideas for your favorite 18-wheeling warrior? ExpressTruckTax is bringing you the best of the best based on what we’ve been hearing from our clients all year. This article is not sponsored, just feedback from our friends out there on the road! 

Rechargeable Handwarmer

As they say, warm hands, warm hearts. Don’t let your loved one get chilly out on the road.

This rechargeable hand warmer is a great way to stay warm between unloading and refueling on the coldest of days.

They will never run out of hand warmers again. 

Tiovo Collapsible Stool

Give the gift of a comfy seat no matter where your trucker is.

With this collapsible stool, your trucker can pop up a stool and enjoy the scenery and some fresh air during their breaks from driving. 

Bluetooth Headset

Keep your favorite trucker dialed in in style!

With a Bluetooth headset, they will be able to go wireless and have better communication with the noise-canceling feature this offers. 

12-volt Soft-sided Cooler Bag

Your trucker will never be without snacks and drinks on the road with this cooler.

It holds up to 24 12-ounce cans and keeps its contents cool for hours because wait for it…you can plug it into the truck’s 12-Volt port!

True Utility Fixr Multi-tool

With this utility tool, your trucker can DIY themselves out of any sticky situation out on the road.

From a screwdriver to a cutting blade to a bottle opener, this handy dandy tool does it all.

With 20 tools in one pocket, you can’t go wrong! 

Keurig K-mini Coffee Maker

Your trucker can have their own “caffeination station” right in the cab! No more early morning coffee runs or full pots of coffee are needed.

With the K-mini Coffee Maker, your loved one can brew a single-serve cup of joe to get them back on the roads. 

Extra points if you include a starter pack of coffee pods! Oh, and maybe a travel mug (you know they’re worth it)!

Stay tuned for part 2!

In the meantime, did your trucker put a new truck on the road in November? Give them the gift of reminding them to e-file their Form 2290! ExpressTruckTax is here to make the process easy and accurate! 


December HVUT Confusion

Posted on December 17, 2015 by - #December, #HolidaySeason, expresstrucktax, Form 2290, HVUT

December is a busy month here at ExpressTruckTax. Our support team answers a lot of questions from drivers who aren’t sure if they should be filing a Form 2290 for HVUT or not in December. We’d like to clear up this confusion for all of you. Hopefully, this blog will do the trick.

Who Needs to File Form 2290 in December?

Some drivers do need to file their 2290 this month:


Those who have acquired or purchased a new truck in November
  • First-used month is November
  • Need to file a new 2290 by December 31st (even if you already filed for the 2015-16 tax year)
Need to renew your registration by the 31st

  • Need a stamped Schedule 1 (proof of filing a 2290) to renew
  • Required before a renewal can be granted

In addition to the above scenarios, some drivers confuse the HVUT tax year (July 1 of one year to June 30 of the next year) with the income tax year (Jan 1 to Dec. 31 of each year). As a result, these drivers often wait until the end of the calendar year to file their 2290’s. If this is you, now’s the time to get current on your HVUT before the IRS’s e-file site maintenance that starts December 26th.

Does a 2290 Transfer from My Old Truck to a New One?

There are other drivers who purchase a new truck, sell their old one, and think that their 2290 will transfer from the old truck to the new one. This is a common question this time of year since new truck sales spike in December. The confusion here may be because the tax paid on the first truck can be applied as a credit to the new truck, but filing a new 2290 for each new truck purchased is required.

Filing your HVUT doesn’t have to be confusing. With ExpressTruckTax, you’ll know exactly when you need to file, so that you can enjoy your holiday season.

Our support team here at ExpressTruckTax is available Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. to answer your questions and concerns about HVUT and Form 2290 via telephone at 704.234.6005. You can email us anytime at support@expresstrucktax.com.

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