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…
EIA: U.S. DIESEL AVERAGE TICKS UP TO $3.688/GAL AS OF FEBRUARY 10 The national on-highway diesel price rose 0.7 cents week over week to $3.688 per gallon for the week of February 9, 2026, with the Rocky Mountain region seeing the largest increase. FMCSA SAFE-DRIVE SWEEP PULLS NEARLY 2,000 TRUCKS/DRIVERS…
Introduction Between February 2 and February 8, 2026, the pace of new USDOT registrations held essentially flat week over week, masking notable shifts beneath the surface between carriers, brokers, and other registrants. This report analyzes the latest seven-day data, highlights where registrations are coming from geographically, and places the week’s…
Why S corps are back in the conversation for trucking For owner-operators and small fleets weighing entity choices this year, an S corporation (S corp) can pair corporate liability protection with pass‑through taxation. In an S corp, profits, losses, deductions, and credits generally flow to owners’ personal returns, avoiding C‑corp…
PALADIN CAPITAL, OWNER OF QUICKWAY AND ROBERT BEARDEN, FILES FOR CHAPTER 11 Private-equity firm Paladin Capital sought bankruptcy protection, citing the prolonged freight downturn and rising costs; its portfolio includes Quickway Carriers and Robert Bearden. Court filings list about $34.7M in assets, $110.4M in liabilities and plans to pursue going-concern…
Key 2026 refund dates at a glance For most filers who e‑file accurately and choose direct deposit, the IRS still targets “about 21 days” to issue refunds. However, by law, refunds that include the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) or the Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC) cannot be released before…
SUPER BOWL LX ROAD CLOSURES AND DETOURS ACROSS SANTA CLARA, SAN FRANCISCO AND SAN JOSE Multiple streets near Levi’s Stadium and Super Bowl event zones are closed today with signed local and regional detours in place; drivers should expect major delays around Great America Pkwy, Tasman Dr., and downtown event…
Why this matters to owner-operators and fleets Advanced BioFuels USA’s latest roundup highlights two developments with near-term implications for diesel alternatives and compliance risk: the Treasury/IRS has proposed long-awaited rules for the Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit, and California says it will continue enforcing its Clean Truck Check on…
LOVE’S TO ADD 1,500 TRUCK PARKING SPACES, 20 NEW LOCATIONS IN 2026 Love’s outlined a $700 million “Road Ahead Plan” to open 20 new stores, remodel 35 and expand truck care and wash services, pushing total truck parking to 52,000 by year-end 2026; the first 2026 location opened in Alamosa,…
Why this matters now for fleets and owner-operators Advanced BioFuels USA’s latest curation underscores a fast-moving policy and technology landscape for low‑carbon liquid fuels. For trucking, the headline is simple: drop‑in fuels such as renewable diesel (RD) and biodiesel blends can cut lifecycle emissions without new trucks or fueling infrastructure,…
