Why this matters to trucking Congressional Democrats are pressing the Treasury Department and IRS to quickly publish tax guidance for state-legal cannabis businesses after the federal government partially moved medical marijuana to Schedule III. Their core ask: clarify how the end of Section 280E for qualifying medical operations should work…
STB ACCEPTS UP‑NS MERGER APPLICATION BUT PUTS REVIEW ON HOLD, SEEKS MORE INFO The Surface Transportation Board on May 28 accepted Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern’s revised $85B merger filing but immediately held proceedings in abeyance, ordering supplemental information by July 27 before setting a schedule. The pause also covers…
Why this matters for trucking cash flow For many small fleets and owner-operators, an income-tax refund helps bridge early-season fuel, maintenance, and insurance costs. The Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS) says the IRS issues most refunds in about 21 calendar days and points filers to the “Where’s My Refund?” (WMR) tool…
DHL ECOMMERCE, USPS STRIKE $10B+ EXCLUSIVE LAST‑MILE DEAL Announced May 28, the multi‑year pact makes USPS the exclusive last‑mile delivery partner for DHL eCommerce in the U.S., marrying DHL’s first/middle‑mile network with USPS’s nationwide door coverage for parcel shippers. OHIO GREENLIGHTS CAB‑LESS, DRIVERLESS ELECTRIC TRUCKS ON PUBLIC ROADS THIS SUMMER…
What happened to H&W — and when Heavy Duty Trucking’s report “H&W Troubles Mount,” published September 11, 2002, chronicled the rapid deterioration of Dubuque, Iowa–based H&W Motor Express, a 75-year-old less-than-truckload carrier that had filed for Chapter 11 protection that June. By early September, the U.S. Trustee asked the bankruptcy…
EIA: U.S. DIESEL AVERAGE FALLS TO $5.523; MIDWEST LEADS WEEKLY DECLINES The U.S. on-highway diesel average slipped 7.3 cents to $5.523 for the week ended May 25, with the Midwest down 12.6 cents, according to today’s (May 27) EIA update. Pump prices eased in most regions, while the West Coast…
What’s new Get Into Trucking has rolled out its “Launch Program,” a soup-to-nuts onboarding track aimed at first-time owner-operators. The company says it coaches applicants from business formation through federal authority, compliance, and early revenue steps—without charging a service fee; participants pay only the government filing costs tied to each…
FMCSA ISSUES 90-DAY WAIVER FOR FERTILIZER HAULS IN SELECT STATES Effective May 26 through August 26, 2026, FMCSA granted a limited waiver to facilitate transportation of straight or blended fertilizer for agricultural use, saying the action serves the public interest while maintaining equivalent safety. SUPREME COURT TOSSES FLORIDA’S CDL SUIT…
Introduction Between May 18 and May 24, 2026, newly reported USDOT registrations were effectively flatlined at zero across all categories—motor carriers, brokers, and “other” registrants—in the verified dataset provided. That abrupt halt follows a significant step-down the prior week and coincides with FMCSA’s sunset of legacy registration tools on May…
Why the box truck path still works in 2026 Non-CDL 26-foot box trucks remain a fast, lower-capital entry into freight. You can build revenue with regional brokered freight and e-commerce middle mile while avoiding the Class 8 price tag. But the winners are disciplined on filings, insurance, cash flow, and…