Why this pop-up IRS help desk matters for trucking Owner-operators and fleet managers who are fighting IRS notices, unposted payments, or lingering account issues will have a rare chance to get face-to-face help in New Orleans from Aug. 4–6, 2026. During the IRS Nationwide Tax Forum at the Hyatt Regency…
FEDERAL AGENTS TARGETING ILLEGAL TRUCK DRIVERS AT WEIGH STATIONS NATIONWIDE DHS is partnering with state troopers and weigh stations to identify unqualified or improperly licensed commercial drivers, with recent stops highlighting serious credential and equipment violations, FreightWaves reports (July 7, 2026). LTL CARRIER MOUNTAIN VALLEY EXPRESS SHUTS DOWN California-based Mountain…
Introduction The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) recorded a pronounced holiday-effect slowdown in new registrations during the week of June 29–July 5, 2026. Using verified filings for carriers, brokers, and other authorities (e.g., freight forwarders), this analysis examines day-by-day dynamics, week-over-week shifts across segments, and the leading states by daily…
What “authority” really means in 2026 “Getting your own authority” means you are the motor carrier of record for-hire in interstate commerce. In practice, that’s a stack of registrations: a USDOT number for safety tracking and an MC operating authority for commerce, plus process agents, insurance, and state-federal programs layered…
MONTGOMERY LAWSUIT LIKELY HEADED BACK TO ILLINOIS DISTRICT COURT Following the Supreme Court’s May ruling that reopened broker negligence claims, both parties asked the Seventh Circuit to remand the landmark Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II case to the Southern District of Illinois. The move puts C.H. Robinson back in the…
IRS uses Instagram to amplify language access for taxpayers In a recent post on its official Instagram account (@irsnews), the Internal Revenue Service spotlighted its multilingual assistance, reminding taxpayers that guidance is available in multiple languages and that interpreters can be provided when you call or visit. That message aligns…
BORDERLANDS MEXICO: CARGO THEFT FALLS, BUT ATTACKS ON TRUCKERS TURN DEADLIER FreightWaves reports cargo theft investigations in Mexico are down year to date, yet violence against drivers has intensified, with at least 14 truckers killed in 2026, raising cross‑border risk for U.S. carriers and shippers. SEVERE STORMS AND FLOOD WATCHES…
Why the IRS’ multilingual push matters for trucking The Internal Revenue Service used its Instagram account (@IRSnews) to spotlight expanded language help for taxpayers, pointing people to IRS.gov/MyLanguage and emphasizing that interpreters are available in more than 350 languages, with Spanish help called out specifically. The agency confirms Instagram is…
NEW YORK’S ‘OPERATION SOUTHERN SHIELD’ NETS 4,454 CITATIONS, 112 DWI ARRESTS State Police tallied nearly 4,500 citations on the Southern State Parkway from April 24–June 30, including 906 for speeding and 351 for cell phone use, as part of a crash-reduction blitz. Officials said the campaign also resulted in 112…
Why “effective immediately” resignations matter on the road In trucking, a same‑day departure can strand equipment, disrupt customer service, and create compliance gaps if it isn’t handled methodically. A new practical guide circulating online offers plain‑English templates for an “effective immediately” resignation letter and reminds workers to coordinate final pay,…