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,…
NEW TRUCKING GROUP PETITIONS FMCSA FOR ELD EXEMPTION The Federation of Professional Truckers asked FMCSA to exempt drivers from the ELD mandate if they maintain full HOS compliance on paper. The agency opened the request for public comment. LAWMAKERS REVIVE BILL TO REQUIRE SIDE UNDERRIDE GUARDS ON NEW TRAILERS Bipartisan…
What’s new: Oregon and IRS start processing returns Oregon and the IRS began processing electronically filed 2025 tax returns on January 26, 2026. Oregon’s Department of Revenue (DOR) says the first state refunds are expected as soon as February 17 for e-filed returns with direct deposit. Paper returns face longer…
FMCSA EXTENDS 40-STATE WINTER WEATHER HOS WAIVER TO FEBRUARY 20 FMCSA extended its regional emergency declaration, granting temporary hours-of-service relief for carriers directly supporting storm response in 40 states and D.C., now effective through 11:59 p.m. ET on February 20, 2026. Relief applies only to qualifying emergency operations and must…
What’s happening and when Tax season is officially underway. The Internal Revenue Service and the Oregon Department of Revenue began accepting and processing electronically filed returns on January 26, 2026. For Oregon filers, the agency also flagged that first refunds from e‑filed returns are expected to go out beginning February…
TRUCK PARKING GETS $200 MILLION AS SHUTDOWN ENDS, ATA HAILS WIN Congress and President Trump approved $200 million in FY2026 to expand truck parking nationwide, with FHWA to manage the funds. DOT will also explore added measures on theft, towing and AV policy as part of the package. EPA GIVES…
What’s new: E‑file processing starts January 26, 2026 The 2026 filing season is officially underway. As of Monday, January 26, 2026, both the Oregon Department of Revenue and the IRS are accepting and processing electronically filed individual income tax returns for tax year 2025. Oregon officials say the first wave…
CONGRESS OKS $200M FOR TRUCK PARKING; PACKAGE HEADS TO PRESIDENT A historic, dedicated $200 million for truck parking made it into the final FY 2026 appropriations package, alongside directives on cargo theft, predatory towing, intoxication tech, and AV policy. ATA says the funding marks a turning point on safety and…
Introduction The latest USDOT registrations for the week of January 26–February 1, 2026 show a resilient start to the new year even as winter weather disrupted freight networks late in the period. Total new registrations reached 3,347, comprised of 3,044 motor carriers, 135 brokers, and 168 “other” entities (e.g., freight…
Filing season is officially underway The 2026 filing season is open. As of January 26, 2026, the IRS is accepting and processing 2025 individual income tax returns, with a federal filing and payment deadline of Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Oregon kicked off on the same date and is processing e-filed…
