Why this matters right now Independent contractor classification is back in the regulatory spotlight, and trucking’s owner-operator model is squarely in the frame. A newly proposed federal rule, shifting enforcement guidance at the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), and ongoing state-level “ABC test” regimes are reshaping risk for carriers and…
TRUCKER SURVIVES AFTER STEEL COIL CRUSHES CAB ON I-465 IN INDIANAPOLIS Indiana State Police said no serious injuries were reported after a coil slammed into the back of a semi’s cab on I‑465 North, backing up traffic for five miles during cleanup on April 8. VIDEO SHOWS CAR SLAMMING INTO…
Why this matters now New Jersey is a high-demand freight corridor, but launching a compliant carrier here still trips up many new authorities. KN Multiservices recently outlined a 10-step roadmap for Garden State startups; below, we expand it with state and federal specifics owner-operators and fleet managers ask us about…
OIL PLUNGES BELOW $100 AS U.S.–IRAN CEASEFIRE EASES MARKET FEARS Benchmark crude fell roughly 16% after a two‑week ceasefire was announced, offering potential relief to freight operators watching fuel costs. Equities rallied on the news while traders weighed how quickly energy flows might normalize. DIESEL SURGES 24 CENTS; FLEETS WARNED…
What’s new: a one-time-purchase trucking back-office app RIGLOG: Trucking Expense Log has appeared on the App Store with a pitch tailored to independent owner-operators and small fleets: fast expense capture, profitability analytics, compliance checklists, and exportable reports—bundled in a single mobile app. The developer positions it as an “all-in-one business…
DOT BUDGET BLUEPRINT SEEKS $946M FOR FMCSA IN FY2027 The White House proposal would allocate $398M for safety operations and $548M for safety grants, with Congress set to debate the nonbinding plan when it returns April 13. INTERNATIONAL TO SELL SPRINGFIELD PLANT; CV SERIES ENDS SEPT. 10 International Motors will…
Introduction The latest USDOT registration data for the week of March 30–April 5, 2026 shows 3,745 new entities added, led overwhelmingly by motor carriers. Activity was uneven day to day, with a pronounced mid‑week bulge and a notable spike on Thursday, April 2. This formation cycle unfolded against a backdrop…
Why this matters right now Downtime happens in trucking—seasonal slowdowns, lost contracts, or shop time after a wreck can leave company drivers or back‑office staff collecting unemployment. As we move through the 2026 filing season, remember that unemployment benefits are generally taxable at the federal level and can change what…
US TRUCK RATES HIT HIGHEST SINCE 2022, ADDING INFLATION PRESSURE Linehaul pricing climbed to cycle highs as carriers pass through surging diesel costs, tightening capacity and raising shippers’ transportation budgets. DAT: SPOT RATES CLIMB AS FUEL SURGE TIGHTENS CAPACITY National broker-to-carrier spot rates rose across van, reefer and flatbed last…
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,…
