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Why this question is trending A viral trucking YouTube video asks whether a carrier can simply rebrand after a bad wreck to escape scrutiny. The short answer: you can change a company name, but you cannot escape your safety history—and…
Why November 1 matters in the ongoing federal shutdown The federal government has been shut down since October 1, 2025, and several child nutrition and early‑education programs hit hard deadlines on November 1 if funding isn’t restored. Advocates warn that…
What’s behind the new uproar A new YouTube Shorts clip circulating among drivers alleges some California Highway Patrol (CHP) officers are “afraid” to perform Level I inspections and are letting non‑English‑speaking truck drivers go. The timing of the claim matters:…
Marten Transport entered the back half of peak season with profit intact but its core one-way truckload business still in the red. For the third quarter ended Sept. 30, the refrigerated specialist posted net income of $2.2 million (3 cents…
Marten Transport closed the third quarter with its core truckload operation still running above a 100 operating ratio — a sign the segment isn’t covering its costs — even as the company stayed in the black overall. Segment figures show…
Why truckers and fleets should care about IRS workplace buzz The IRS’s company page on Indeed shows a 4.0 out of 5 overall rating and an “above average” work wellbeing score of 72, based on thousands of employee survey responses…
Marten Transport’s third-quarter scorecard underscores how stubborn this freight downcycle remains for temperature-controlled truckload: the core truckload unit again posted an operating ratio above 100% on a net-of-fuel basis, while the dedicated business also saw margin compression. FreightWaves reported the…
Why this matters to owner-operators and fleets A new post from the Kim & Rosado Tax Law Blog highlights how experienced tax attorneys in San Jose and Walnut Creek are navigating IRS disputes, asset protection and complex reporting for clients—including…
USA Truck is back in play. On Thursday, Oct. 23, DSV said the Arkansas-based carrier it inherited through the Schenker takeover is being marketed for sale, and the company’s latest interim filing classifies a portion of “Schenker US Road” operations…
Covenant Logistics’ third quarter underscored how prolonged overcapacity is still pinching midsize truckload carriers. The Chattanooga-based company posted GAAP earnings of $0.35 per share on $296.9 million in revenue, with adjusted EPS of $0.44—matching consensus—even as profits fell year over…
