What changed—and why it matters to trucking Washington has approved a technical fix to its Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) program that changes how the total premium is divided between the family-leave and medical-leave “shares,” without increasing the overall rate. On March 11, 2026, Gov. Bob Ferguson signed 2SHB…
TMC 2026 KICKS OFF IN NASHVILLE, SPOTLIGHTS NEW ERA OF TRUCK TECH ATA’s Technology & Maintenance Council convenes March 16–19 with a 70th‑anniversary program focused on managing longer equipment lifecycles, complex vehicle technology, and new recommended practices for fleets. NMFTA LAUNCHES FREIGHT FRAUD PREVENTION HUB; WEBINAR SERIES BEGINS MARCH 19…
Why this matters to fleets and owner-operators right now Tax-season content on Instagram is surging, and the IRS has leaned into short videos, carousels, and infographics to push reminders, explain credits, and warn about scams. For truckers—many of whom file as self‑employed and manage Heavy Highway Vehicle Use Tax (Form…
HOUSE COMMITTEE ADVANCES DALILAH’S LAW WITH ‘NO ENGLISH, NO LICENSE’ PROVISION The House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee voted 35–26 on March 18 to advance Dalilah’s Law, mandating English proficiency for CDL holders, tightening training-provider oversight, and authorizing funding penalties for noncompliant states. The bill moves to the full House amid…
What’s new — and why it matters for trucking A new AI tax assistant marketed to small business owners is entering the market with a simple promise: faster, clearer answers that point back to the Internal Revenue Code and IRS publications. Branded under the TaxForge name in developer materials, the…
FMCSA’S NON‑DOMICILED CDL FINAL RULE TAKES EFFECT, STATES TOLD TO PAUSE NON‑COMPLIANT ISSUANCES Effective March 16, FMCSA’s final rule tightens eligibility for non‑domiciled CDLs/CLPs and instructs states that aren’t yet compliant to pause issuing those credentials until they are. Fleets should verify driver status and state procedures to avoid disruptions.…
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…
