Why We Educate the Transportation Industry — and Everyone Around It

At Transportation Tax Consulting LLC, we’re known for helping transportation companies navigate complex tax landscapes. But if you’ve worked with us, you know we do more than just consulting. We educate — intentionally, consistently, and across all levels of the industry.

Why? Because when transportation companies, their vendors, and tax authorities all understand how things work, everyone benefits. Mistakes drop. Refunds rise. Audits go smoother. And trust increases across the board.

Here’s how — and why — we make education a core part of what we do.

Educating the Transportation Industry

Our clients — from regional carriers to national fleets — face a web of tax and compliance demands: IFTA, IRP, sales and use tax, nexus, and more. Most didn’t enter the business to become tax experts, and yet that’s often what it feels like they need to be.

That’s where we step in. We help teams:

• Understand why certain filings matter
• Avoid the most common and costly mistakes
• Build internal processes that reduce audit exposure
• Identify refund opportunities hidden in their data



When people understand the “why” behind the rules, they make smarter decisions and gain confidence — not just compliance.

Educating Vendors That Support the Industry

What many don’t realize is how much transportation companies rely on vendors — accountants, software providers, licensing agents, fuel card companies, and more — to manage tax-related data.

But here’s the problem: if a vendor doesn’t understand transportation tax compliance, they can unintentionally create exposure for their client.

That’s why we work with vendors to ensure they understand:

• How their services and data impact IFTA/IRP returns
• What accuracy and formatting really mean in tax compliance
• How to align their systems with the operational realities of carriers

Our goal is to build a better-connected ecosystem where everyone is working off the same playbook.

Educating Tax Authorities

Yes — we even work with tax auditors and government agencies. Because sometimes, tax departments apply rules in ways that don’t reflect how transportation actually works.

We’ve seen audits go sideways not because the carrier was wrong, but because the auditor didn’t understand cross-border logistics or data limitations.

When that happens, we act as a translator — explaining what’s happening on the ground, backing it up with data, and ensuring fairness prevails.

It’s not about finger-pointing. It’s about clarity.

Education is Our Mission

This work isn’t a side project. It’s embedded in our firm’s DNA.

We educate through:

• Client training sessions
• Vendor briefings
• State-level discussions
• Published tools and guides
• Our popular TTC Quiz, which makes learning fun and relevant

Because education isn’t just about avoiding penalties — it’s about strengthening the entire industry.

Let’s Keep Raising the Bar

We’re proud to be part of an industry that moves the economy forward. And we believe the best way to

support it is by ensuring everyone — from dispatchers to auditors — understands how to get things right.

If you’re in the transportation world — whether you run a fleet, serve one, or regulate one — we’re here to help you understand and thrive.

Let’s get it right. Together.