Introduction The latest USDOT registration data for the week of March 9–15, 2026 shows a market that is steady at the top line but shifting beneath the surface. In total, 3,981 new entities were recorded, with carriers accounting for 3,641 registrations, brokers 125, and other categories 215. Activity was highly…
Why truckers are prime targets right now With filing season in full swing, criminals are dialing, texting and emailing owner-operators and fleet offices posing as the IRS. The agency’s 2026 Dirty Dozen list flags IRS impersonation via email, text and robocalls—often with QR codes or links to spoofed sites—as a…
FMCSA’S NON-DOMICILED CDL RULE TAKES EFFECT TODAY, TIGHTENING ELIGIBILITY Effective March 16, 2026, states must limit non‑domiciled CDLs/CLPs to specific visa categories (H‑2A, H‑2B, E‑2) and align issuance and verification with new federal standards. Fleets should expect near‑term licensing friction and plan contingencies for affected drivers. TMC 2026 OPENS IN…
Why IRS posts are showing up in your Instagram scroll Tax season is no longer confined to letters and PDFs. The IRS now uses Instagram to push short, visual updates about deadlines, identity‑theft alerts, and program changes—designed to meet taxpayers where they already spend time. The agency’s own guidance says…
FMCSA ELD REPLACEMENT DEADLINE HITS TODAY FOR REVOKED DEVICES Motor carriers using ELDs that were previously revoked must discontinue their use and switch to compliant devices by Sunday, March 15, or face out-of-service orders and 395.8(a)(1) violations. HOS RELIEF FOR HEATING FUELS EXPIRES MARCH 14 IN 15 STATES FMCSA’s multi-state…
Why MCAs Squeeze Trucking Cash Flow When freight softens or a major repair hits, many small fleets and owner‑operators turn to merchant cash advances (MCAs) for fast working capital. Unlike a traditional loan, an MCA typically takes a fixed, daily or weekly slice of receivables, which can choke cash flow…
What happened and why it matters now A former Internal Revenue Service employee, Kathleen Mannion, 59, of Lawrence, Massachusetts, was sentenced on March 4, 2026, to 18 months in federal prison and three years of supervised release after pleading guilty to filing false tax returns and theft of government money.…
Why this matters to trucking businesses If you sponsor a 401(k), SIMPLE IRA, or other benefit plan for drivers and back-office staff, seemingly routine admin missteps can draw the attention of the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) or the IRS. A new KLR advisory (published March 2, 2026) spotlights the…
Free help, right where you park it If you run loads in and around New York City, there’s a no-cost way to get your return filed before the crunch. The New York Public Library’s Dongan Hills branch on Staten Island will host “Tax Preparation with Single Stop” on Thursday, April…
IEA AGREES RECORD 400M-BARREL OIL RESERVE RELEASE TO EASE PRICE SPIKE Member countries will make 400 million barrels available from emergency stocks to counter market disruptions tied to the Middle East war — a move with major implications for diesel and gasoline costs. DTNA TO OFFER SIX CUMMINS ENGINES, INCLUDING…
