Daily Trucking Digest – May 4, 2026

Daily Trucking Digest – May 4, 2026

AMAZON OPENS LOGISTICS NETWORK TO ALL BUSINESSES, LAUNCHES ‘AMAZON SUPPLY CHAIN SERVICES’ Amazon will sell its freight, distribution, fulfillment and parcel shipping capabilities to outside companies, tapping a network that includes 80,000 trailers, 24,000 intermodal containers and 100 aircraft; initial customers include Procter & Gamble, 3M and American Eagle Outfitters.…

Daily Trucking Digest – May 3, 2026

Daily Trucking Digest – May 3, 2026

SPIRIT AIRLINES SHUTS DOWN, CITING SURGING FUEL COSTS The ultra-low-cost carrier ceased operations effective May 2, launching an orderly wind-down after spiking jet fuel prices and a failed rescue effort, stranding passengers and workers nationwide. WASHINGTON POST: SPIRIT SAYS IT’S GOING OUT OF BUSINESS AFTER 34 YEARS The airline ended…

IRS reporting rules are shifting fast: Here’s what owner-operators need to know about audits, 1099-Ks, per diem and big equipment write-offs in 2026

IRS reporting rules are shifting fast: Here’s what owner-operators need to know about audits, 1099-Ks, per diem and big equipment write-offs in 2026

Why “the IRS is riding truckers” is trending—and what’s actually true A viral TikTok clip claims independent truckers are grinding nonstop while “the IRS is riding” them. The frustration is real—cash flow is tight, and tax letters are scary—but some context helps. IRS leadership repeatedly says new enforcement funding is…

Daily Trucking Digest – May 2, 2026

Daily Trucking Digest – May 2, 2026

FMCSA HIGHLIGHTS YEAR-ONE TRUCKING AGENDA UNDER TRANSPORTATION SECRETARY SEAN P. DUFFY FMCSA marked Duffy’s first year with a recap of enforcement and funding moves affecting CDLs and state compliance, signaling continued regulatory scrutiny for carriers and drivers. Fleets should watch for ongoing actions tied to licensing integrity and safety oversight.…

Daily Trucking Digest – May 1, 2026

Daily Trucking Digest – May 1, 2026

USDOT MARKS ONE YEAR OF TRUCKING CRACKDOWNS; HIGHLIGHTS NEW ENFORCEMENT, DATAQS UPGRADE FMCSA and Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy touted actions over the past year, including stricter non‑domiciled CDL rules, funding penalties for noncompliant states, removal of fraudulent training providers, and upgrades to the DataQs dispute process. The agency also…

Daily Trucking Digest – April 30, 2026

Daily Trucking Digest – April 30, 2026

TESLA SEMI ENTERS HIGH‑VOLUME PRODUCTION AS FIRST TRUCK ROLLS OFF LINE Tesla said the first Semi has rolled off a new high‑volume line at Giga Nevada, signaling the long-delayed electric Class 8’s production ramp. The company confirmed the milestone after posting a photo on April 29. AURORA, HIRSCHBACH SIGN MOU…