A life that mirrors trucking’s small‑business backbone Anna “Laraine” Peterson White, a Sunset, Utah matriarch whose family stepped into the industry by purchasing an 18‑wheeler in 1983, passed away on March 26, 2026, at age 91. Her obituary notes that after years working in federal service, she and her husband,…
I-80 WEST OF DES MOINES TO SEE OVERNIGHT CLOSURES THROUGH APRIL Starting April 6, multiple overnight closures and detours will affect I-80 west of Des Moines, including routing via Jordan Creek Parkway and University Avenue; carriers should plan around nightly shutdowns and posted detours. RHODE ISLAND ROUTE 4 BRIDGE DEMOLITION…
What sparked this conversation On LinkedIn this weekend, hospitality executive Kristine Albano Garlisi shared a simple note she’d received about working Easter shifts over the years—then summed up the industry’s ethos in one line: “Hospitality workers don’t just work holidays, we CREATE them for others.” That pride and gratitude resonated…
SPOT RATES CLOSE IN ON CONTRACT PRICING AS MARKET REBALANCES U.S. Bank and DAT data show the spot–contract gap narrowing to roughly 11 cents per mile by March, signaling early demand stabilization after a prolonged downturn. ENGINE MAKERS BACK EPA IN HIGH-STAKES PHASE 3 EMISSIONS COURT FIGHT The Truck and…
Why this Iowa motor fuel notice matters to carriers now The Iowa Department of Revenue has refreshed its Motor Fuel program materials, a timely reminder for carriers moving gasoline, diesel, biodiesel blends, and other special fuels into and within the state. For owner-operators and fleet managers, the practical takeaway is…
AMAZON SLAPS 3.5% FUEL AND LOGISTICS SURCHARGE ON THIRD-PARTY SELLERS Effective April 17, Amazon will add a 3.5% surcharge for U.S. and Canadian sellers using its fulfillment services as fuel costs surge amid the Iran war, following similar carrier actions. ([apnews.com]()) U.S. DOUBLES HORMUZ SHIPPING REINSURANCE GUARANTEES TO $40B The…
A life that found the road—and a business—midstream Anna Laraine White, a northern Utah mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who helped her family enter the trucking business, passed away on March 26, 2026. Born July 18, 1934, in Loa, Utah, White married Bruce Vern White in 1952 and raised their family…
INDIANA REVOKES NEARLY 1,800 NON-DOMICILED CDLS UNDER NEW LAW Indiana canceled about 1,790 non-domiciled CDLs as HEA 1200 took effect April 1, tightening visa and English-test rules and adding penalties for carriers and schools. Fleets operating in or through the state should verify driver credential status immediately. OIL AND DIESEL…
Why this matters now for fleets and owner-operators The Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS)—an independent organization within the IRS—has refreshed its Tax News & Information hub with timely guidance that can help carriers and small trucking businesses navigate filing-season risks in 2026. Recent TAS posts spotlight three areas that directly affect…
CVSA MAKES ELD TAMPERING AN OUT-OF-SERVICE VIOLATION STARTING APRIL 1 A new inspection bulletin effective April 1 clarifies how inspectors will identify false logs and ELD tampering and when to place drivers out of service under the 2026 North American OOSC. INDIANA REVOKES NEARLY ALL NON-DOMICILED CDLS AS NEW LAW…
