Daily Trucking Digest – May 6, 2026

Daily Trucking Digest – May 6, 2026

AURORA LANDS MCLANE DEAL TO RUN DRIVERLESS TRUCK ROUTES IN TEXAS Aurora will haul long-haul segments driverlessly for McLane, handing off to human drivers for local deliveries—another step toward scaled autonomous middle-mile operations in Texas. AUTONOMOUS TRUCKS NEAR COST PARITY WITH HUMAN-DRIVEN FREIGHT Analysts say the next breakthrough for AV…

Daily Trucking Digest – May 5, 2026

Daily Trucking Digest – May 5, 2026

AMAZON OPENS LOGISTICS NETWORK TO OUTSIDE BUSINESSES, CHALLENGING UPS AND FEDEX Amazon said it will let non-Amazon companies store and ship goods using its end-to-end network, spanning warehousing, trucking, air and last mile. The move positions Amazon as a formidable competitor to incumbent parcel and freight providers. TRANSPORT STOCKS SLIDE…

New USDOT Registrations Hold Near Recent Highs at 3,976; TX–CA–FL Lead as Activity Peaks Mid‑Week; WoW +0.8% | USDOT Market Analysis Week of 2026-05-03

New USDOT Registrations Hold Near Recent Highs at 3,976; TX–CA–FL Lead as Activity Peaks Mid‑Week; WoW +0.8% | USDOT Market Analysis Week of 2026-05-03

Introduction New USDOT registrations held near recent highs in the seven days from April 27 to May 3, 2026, totaling 3,976 entities. Carriers remained the dominant cohort at 3,679 registrations (92.5% of the total), with 118 brokers (3.0%) and 179 “others” (4.5%). Activity crested mid‑week and faded into the weekend,…

Daily Trucking Digest – May 4, 2026

Daily Trucking Digest – May 4, 2026

AMAZON OPENS LOGISTICS NETWORK TO ALL BUSINESSES, LAUNCHES ‘AMAZON SUPPLY CHAIN SERVICES’ Amazon will sell its freight, distribution, fulfillment and parcel shipping capabilities to outside companies, tapping a network that includes 80,000 trailers, 24,000 intermodal containers and 100 aircraft; initial customers include Procter & Gamble, 3M and American Eagle Outfitters.…

Daily Trucking Digest – May 3, 2026

Daily Trucking Digest – May 3, 2026

SPIRIT AIRLINES SHUTS DOWN, CITING SURGING FUEL COSTS The ultra-low-cost carrier ceased operations effective May 2, launching an orderly wind-down after spiking jet fuel prices and a failed rescue effort, stranding passengers and workers nationwide. WASHINGTON POST: SPIRIT SAYS IT’S GOING OUT OF BUSINESS AFTER 34 YEARS The airline ended…

IRS reporting rules are shifting fast: Here’s what owner-operators need to know about audits, 1099-Ks, per diem and big equipment write-offs in 2026

IRS reporting rules are shifting fast: Here’s what owner-operators need to know about audits, 1099-Ks, per diem and big equipment write-offs in 2026

Why “the IRS is riding truckers” is trending—and what’s actually true A viral TikTok clip claims independent truckers are grinding nonstop while “the IRS is riding” them. The frustration is real—cash flow is tight, and tax letters are scary—but some context helps. IRS leadership repeatedly says new enforcement funding is…