Why this matters for owner‑operators and fleets A new YouTube explainer making the rounds this week spotlights three IRS forms that can smooth interactions with the agency—or become speed bumps if you ignore them. For trucking businesses that run lean, outsource back‑office work, and change equipment or entity structures, understanding…

What’s new On April 12, 2026, the Pennsylvania Petroleum Association reported that the IRS has acknowledged renewed delays in processing federal motor fuel excise tax refund claims and told industry groups it is surging staff and changing workflows to catch up. In a March 16, 2026 letter to the Energy…

Why this matters now for small fleets and O/Os For many owner-operators and small fleets, the difference between a profitable quarter and a painful one often comes down to disciplined recordkeeping—capturing receipts, tracking fuel and miles by jurisdiction, and documenting inspections. A new iOS app, Riglog: Trucking Expense Log, aims…

Why this matters to owner-operators and fleets With Tax Day arriving on April 15, 2026, Pasadena-area carriers should plan around two big changes: a shift to electronic IRS refunds that can delay payouts if your banking info is missing, and new wildfire tax guidance that can keep more recovery dollars…

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…