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How to Winterize Your Truck for 2026-27: Diesel Gelling, Chain Laws, HOS Weather Rules and a Checklist
NOAA expects a very strong El Niño winter, Colorado’s chain law is already in effect and diesel sits near $6.18;…
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Top 3 Trucking News Today: FMCSA Tightens DataQs Reviews, J.B. Hunt Faces Margin Pressure and a Petition Seeks Sleeper CO Alarms (October 19, 2026)
FMCSA says all states now follow a stricter three-stage DataQs review, J.B. Hunt’s revenue jumps 20% in Q3 while costs…
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Freight Factoring Explained in 2026: Recourse vs. Non-Recourse, Real Costs, Broker Rules and a Checklist
With diesel at $6.179 a gallon and payment terms stretching, here is how freight factoring works, what recourse and non-recourse…
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Top 3 Trucking News Today: IRS Eases Dyed Diesel Penalties, FMCSA Tightens CDL School Vetting and Waabi Hauls Freight in Texas (October 18, 2026)
The IRS says it will not penalize on-highway use of dyed diesel through December 31 (the tax is still owed),…
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How to Find Safe Truck Parking in 2026: Planning Stops, Reserved Spots, HOS Rules and a Checklist
USDOT just awarded $200 million for 14 truck parking projects in 12 states, but the shortage will last for years;…
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Top 3 Trucking News Today: $200 Million for Truck Parking, a New ATA CEO and Warning Beacons for Autonomous Trucks (October 17, 2026)
USDOT awards $200 million for 14 truck parking projects in 12 states, the American Trucking Associations names Alabama’s Mark Colson…
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How to Haul Reefer Freight Profitably in 2026: Record Rates, Reefer Fuel, Food Safety Rules and a Q4 Checklist
Reefer rates hit a record $3.62 a mile in September, but most of the jump is fuel; here is how…
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Top 3 Trucking News Today: Reefer Rates Hit a Record $3.60, LTL Pricing Reaches a New High and the English Rule Draws Comments (October 16, 2026)
Refrigerated spot rates reach a record $3.60 a mile including fuel, LTL pricing hits a new high in the third…
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Freight Factoring Explained in 2026: Recourse vs. Non-Recourse, Real Costs, Broker Rules and a Checklist
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How to Haul Reefer Freight Profitably in 2026: Record Rates, Reefer Fuel, Food Safety Rules and a Q4 Checklist
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Buying a Truck Under the EPA 2027 Rules: What Truckers Need to Know About Pre-Buy, Penalties and Warranties
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UCR 2027 Registration Explained: New Fees, Who Must Pay and How to File Before January 1