With diesel at $6.179 a gallon and payment terms stretching, here is how freight factoring works, what recourse and non-recourse really cover, what it costs in 2026, how FMCSA’s broker bond rule affects carriers, and a checklist before you sign.
The IRS says it will not penalize on-highway use of dyed diesel through December 31 (the tax is still owed), FMCSA seeks emergency approval to vet new CDL training providers more closely, and Waabi starts hauling customer freight between Dallas and Houston.
USDOT just awarded $200 million for 14 truck parking projects in 12 states, but the shortage will last for years; here is how big the gap is, how hours-of-service rules affect where you stop, and a practical checklist for drivers, dispatchers and brokers.
USDOT awards $200 million for 14 truck parking projects in 12 states, the American Trucking Associations names Alabama’s Mark Colson as its next president and CEO, and FMCSA lets autonomous trucks use cab-mounted beacons instead of warning triangles.
Reefer rates hit a record $3.62 a mile in September, but most of the jump is fuel; here is how to price both tractor and reefer unit fuel, what the FDA sanitary transportation rule expects, how to avoid temperature claims, and a Q4 checklist.
Refrigerated spot rates reach a record $3.60 a mile including fuel, LTL pricing hits a new high in the third quarter with more expected in Q4, and FMCSA’s English proficiency proposal draws pushback on how it would be enforced.
Since October 12, 2026, CDL drivers outside Alaska can no longer use a paper medical certificate; here is how the electronic NRII system works, what happens when a record is missing or expired, and a checklist for drivers and carriers.
Diesel eases only 2 cents to $6.179 a gallon while new grid and storm risks loom, paper medical certificates stopped counting for CDL holders on October 12, and Pilot and Tesla open their first Megacharger site for electric semis in Georgia.
Deadhead miles are one of the hidden costs of running a trucking business. Every mile a truck travels without a paying load can increase fuel expenses, add wear and tear to the equipment, and reduce overall profitability. For owner-operators, fleet managers, and freight dispatchers, understanding deadhead miles is essential when comparing loads, planning routes, and…
The EPA’s 2027 NOx limit starts January 1 while proposed changes to warranties, derates and penalties are still not final; here is what that means for new truck prices, how engine makers are planning, and a checklist before you sign a truck order.
