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,…
I-80 WEST OF DES MOINES TO SEE OVERNIGHT CLOSURES THROUGH APRIL Starting April 6, multiple overnight closures and detours will affect I-80 west of Des Moines, including routing via Jordan Creek Parkway and University Avenue; carriers should plan around nightly shutdowns and posted detours. RHODE ISLAND ROUTE 4 BRIDGE DEMOLITION…
What sparked this conversation On LinkedIn this weekend, hospitality executive Kristine Albano Garlisi shared a simple note she’d received about working Easter shifts over the years—then summed up the industry’s ethos in one line: “Hospitality workers don’t just work holidays, we CREATE them for others.” That pride and gratitude resonated…
SPOT RATES CLOSE IN ON CONTRACT PRICING AS MARKET REBALANCES U.S. Bank and DAT data show the spot–contract gap narrowing to roughly 11 cents per mile by March, signaling early demand stabilization after a prolonged downturn. ENGINE MAKERS BACK EPA IN HIGH-STAKES PHASE 3 EMISSIONS COURT FIGHT The Truck and…
Why this Iowa motor fuel notice matters to carriers now The Iowa Department of Revenue has refreshed its Motor Fuel program materials, a timely reminder for carriers moving gasoline, diesel, biodiesel blends, and other special fuels into and within the state. For owner-operators and fleet managers, the practical takeaway is…
