Why trucking businesses are prime targets Tax season is open—and so is the window for identity thieves. Criminals use stolen Social Security numbers (SSNs) and Employer Identification Numbers (EINs) to file bogus returns, divert refunds, or harvest W‑2/1099 data from employers. A new advisory from the United States Senate Federal…
AURORA TO TRIPLE DRIVERLESS NETWORK; VALIDATES FORT WORTH–PHOENIX RUN Aurora said it will expand to 10 autonomous truck routes after validating Fort Worth–Phoenix operations, targeting more than 200 driverless trucks by year-end while eyeing a Q2 2026 commercial launch. The company posted wider Q4 losses as it scales its TaaS…
Why this update matters now The Virginia Department of Transportation has posted its most recent Department’s List of Prequalified Vendors, dated February 11, 2026 (12:00 a.m.). The 396-page roster is VDOT’s official certification notice and shows each firm’s prequalification level, expiration date, work classes, business contact, and any Disadvantaged Business…
GXO POSTS RECORD 2025 REVENUE; DETAILS Q4 RESULTS AND 2026 OUTLOOK Contract logistics giant GXO reported Q4 revenue of $3.51 billion and full‑year revenue of $13.2 billion, citing broad organic growth and $1B+ in new wins. Leadership changes and an Investor Day later this year will outline the long‑term strategy.…
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…
