OIL PRICES DROP AND WALL STREET RALLIES AFTER IRAN REOPENS STRAIT OF HORMUZ A freer flow of crude eases immediate market fears, with the S&P 500 closing at a record and oil falling about 9%, offering potential relief to transport fuel costs if sustained. STRAIT OF HORMUZ FULLY OPEN TO…
Why Arkansas truck owners should care now Whether you run a single tractor or a small fleet, Arkansas ties state registration to your federal Heavy Vehicle Use Tax (HVUT) compliance. In practice, that means you’ll need proof of a filed Form 2290 before the Department of Finance and Administration (DFA)…
CALTRANS TO FULLY CLOSE EASTBOUND I-80 IN SAN FRANCISCO APRIL 17–20 A 1.6-mile stretch of EB I-80 from 17th St. to 4th St. will be shut from 11 p.m. Friday, April 17 to 6 a.m. Monday, April 20 for viaduct rehabilitation, with signed detours expected to snarl Bay Area freight…
Why this new app matters for small fleets and O/Os Paper receipts still bleed profits at tax time. RIGLOG: Trucking Expense Log, a new iPhone/iPad app, aims to close those leaks with fast, structured recordkeeping tailored to trucking. The App Store listing highlights three‑tap expense entries across 15 IRS categories,…
FMCSA OVERHAULS DATAQS TO SPEED UP SAFETY RECORD CORRECTIONS FMCSA announced new deadlines and a three-stage independent review for DataQs, aiming to deliver faster, more transparent corrections to crash, inspection, and violation records that affect carrier and driver safety scores. J.B. HUNT POSTS HIGHER Q1 REVENUE AND EARNINGS ON IMPROVED…
Why direct deposit matters in April 2026 For most truckers filing Schedule C on a joint or individual Form 1040, direct deposit remains the fastest route to a refund—often under 21 days when you e-file and your return has no issues. With the IRS phasing out most paper refund checks…
MEDIUM-DUTY TRUCK SALES FALL FOR 14TH STRAIGHT MONTH U.S. Class 4-7 retail sales dropped 14.7% year over year in March to 17,019 units, as weak sentiment and lease-rental overcapacity keep buyers cautious, per Omdia and ACT Research. ECHO GLOBAL LOGISTICS ADDS SACRAMENTO SITE TO GROW REFRIGERATED LTL Echo launched a…
What changed — and why it matters to trucking The IRS has increased the maximum Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (FEIE) to $130,000 for the 2025 tax year (returns filed in 2026). That means eligible U.S. citizens and resident aliens who live and work outside the United States can exclude up…
EIA: U.S. DIESEL AVERAGES $5.608/GALLON; PRICES REMAIN NEAR RECORD SEASONAL LEVELS The Energy Information Administration’s April 14 update shows on‑highway diesel at $5.608/gal for the week of April 13, with West Coast prices above $6.80, underscoring elevated fuel costs for fleets. Next update is April 21. DIESEL PUMP PRICE HITS…
Introduction During April 6–12, 2026, new USDOT registrations totaled 3,845 across carriers, brokers, and other entities. The week delivered a modest rebound from the prior period, with notable midweek strength and familiar geographic leaders (Texas, California, Florida). Below, we analyze week-over-week changes by segment, highlight daily state leaders, and connect…
