Why this matters now for owner-operators and fleets The IRS’s Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS) has published a new set of 2026 objectives, laying out where it wants the IRS to improve customer service, program integrity, and taxpayer protections. TAS, an independent organization within the IRS, posted several objective pages on…
I-84 WEST REOPENS AFTER SERIOUS CRASH ON CHESHIRE–WATERBURY LINE A serious-injury crash shut I-84 West near Exit 26 for hours Sunday morning before lanes reopened around 2 p.m. Police continue to investigate the multi-vehicle incident. MULTI-VEHICLE I-70 CRASH IN MISSOURI JACKKNIFES SEMI, BLOCKS LANES After a car hydroplaned near MM…
Why this matters on the road Cash-flow predictability and fee control can make or break margins for independent truckers. Premier America Credit Union has rolled out consumer checking options that bundle early direct deposit, nationwide ATM access with monthly rebates, and new-account cash bonuses—features that can help owner-operators and small…
CALIFORNIA VOWS LEGAL FIGHT AFTER EPA RESCINDS GHG ENDANGERMENT FINDING EPA’s rollback of the 2009 Endangerment Finding sets up a court battle with California and could reshape federal emissions policy for trucks and engines nationwide. PACCAR SEES 2026 DEMAND REBOUND, ENDS TARIFF SURCHARGES ON TRUCKS The Kenworth/Peterbilt parent cited strong…
What’s new for drivers and dispatchers Premier America Credit Union is promoting three consumer checking options under a “JOIN2026” push that could help owner-operators and small fleets trim banking costs. Highlights include: a $200 new-account bonus for Premier Plus Checking; a $100 bonus for Smart Spending Checking; “Every ATM Is…
Why trucking businesses are prime targets Tax season is open—and so is the window for identity thieves. Criminals use stolen Social Security numbers (SSNs) and Employer Identification Numbers (EINs) to file bogus returns, divert refunds, or harvest W‑2/1099 data from employers. A new advisory from the United States Senate Federal…
AURORA TO TRIPLE DRIVERLESS NETWORK; VALIDATES FORT WORTH–PHOENIX RUN Aurora said it will expand to 10 autonomous truck routes after validating Fort Worth–Phoenix operations, targeting more than 200 driverless trucks by year-end while eyeing a Q2 2026 commercial launch. The company posted wider Q4 losses as it scales its TaaS…
Why this update matters now The Virginia Department of Transportation has posted its most recent Department’s List of Prequalified Vendors, dated February 11, 2026 (12:00 a.m.). The 396-page roster is VDOT’s official certification notice and shows each firm’s prequalification level, expiration date, work classes, business contact, and any Disadvantaged Business…
GXO POSTS RECORD 2025 REVENUE; DETAILS Q4 RESULTS AND 2026 OUTLOOK Contract logistics giant GXO reported Q4 revenue of $3.51 billion and full‑year revenue of $13.2 billion, citing broad organic growth and $1B+ in new wins. Leadership changes and an Investor Day later this year will outline the long‑term strategy.…
What happened — and why it matters A viral post on r/Ask_Lawyers describes a driver who briefly worked for a 1099 trucking company in 2025, never got paid for one load, and now — in early 2026 — received a Form 1099‑NEC showing $9,500 in “income” even though only $2,636…
