Guides and updates on trucker taxes, Form 2290 HVUT, IFTA filings, business expenses, and financial tips for owner-operators.
Trailer manufacturer Wabash has settled the St. Louis “nuclear verdict” case stemming from a 2019 rear‑underride crash, bringing a contentious, high‑stakes lawsuit to a close after more than a year of post‑trial maneuvering. The agreement ends a legal saga that…
Importers eyeing tariff relief are doubling down on customs zone strategies in Mexico just as new U.S. truck duties raise the stakes. On October 17, the White House finalized a 25% tariff on imported medium- and heavy-duty trucks starting November…
Wabash has settled the Missouri product-liability case that produced one of trucking’s biggest-ever “nuclear verdicts,” closing a costly, high-profile chapter tied to a 2019 underride crash involving a 2004 trailer. The agreement comes after a St. Louis jury’s $462 million…
Why a fund-focused tax lawyer is relevant to fleets Jason P. Traue is a Boston-based partner at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius whose practice centers on federal tax issues for registered and private investment funds, including work with master limited partnership…
Wabash has resolved the Missouri product‑liability case that produced one of trucking’s most-watched “nuclear verdicts,” finalizing a settlement that caps the manufacturer’s cash contribution at $30 million while insurers pick up the rest, according to recent disclosures. The agreement follows…
Trailer maker Wabash has reached a settlement that ends a closely watched “nuclear verdict” lawsuit stemming from a 2019 underride crash, turning what had once been a $462 million courtroom threat into a $30 million payout. The agreement, disclosed in…
Trailer maker Wabash has ended a yearlong legal overhang tied to a Missouri “nuclear verdict,” finalizing a settlement that caps the company’s direct payout at $30 million and brings a sprawling product‑liability fight to a close. The resolution, disclosed in…
Why this matters to trucking Owner-operators and fleet managers are staring down crucial year-end tax choices. The IRS has raised the transportation per diem, confirmed 2025 mileage rates, and set inflation-adjusted Section 179 expensing limits—while Form 2290 (HVUT) deadlines and…
What changed at the federal level for 2026 The IRS has released its annual inflation adjustments for tax year 2026, including new bracket thresholds and a higher standard deduction. The seven-rate structure (10%, 12%, 22%, 24%, 32%, 35% and 37%)…
J.B. Hunt Transport Services posted a better-than-expected third quarter, a result the carrier credited to an aggressive push to strip out structural costs while keeping service tight. On October 15, the company reported diluted EPS of $1.76 on $3.05 billion…
