Guides and updates on trucker taxes, Form 2290 HVUT, IFTA filings, business expenses, and financial tips for owner-operators.
Starting Wednesday, Oct. 1, the U.S. will levy a 25% duty on imported heavy-duty trucks — a late-September move from the White House that immediately rewires near‑term buying decisions for fleets and dealers and adds fresh uncertainty to an already…
What changed — and why it matters On September 27, 2025, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced an emergency regulation that tightens eligibility for commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs) issued to non-U.S. citizens. The action follows a high-profile fatal crash in…
OTR Solutions is rolling out a new way for truckers to buy diesel on terms: fuel credit that’s underwritten by the freight they’ve already hauled. The company’s “self-backed” model is embedded in the existing OTR Fuel Card and uses a…
What happened — and why fleets are paying attention Florida authorities say a tractor–trailer driver, identified as Harjinder Singh of California, attempted an illegal U‑turn across the northbound lanes of Florida’s Turnpike near Fort Pierce on August 12, 2025. A…
OTR Solutions is shifting the playbook on fuel finance. The company on Sept. 25 rolled out a credit-backed version of its OTR Fuel Card that bases eligibility on a carrier’s factoring relationship rather than a traditional credit score — a…
What’s actually new about X‑ray inspections? A fresh round of headlines has truckers asking if roadside X‑ray scans are coming to every weigh station. Not quite. The latest concrete move came north of the border: Ontario’s Ministry of Transportation (MTO)…
What changed The Treasury Department and IRS issued final regulations on September 15, 2025, that lock in the Secure 2.0 requirement for certain higher earners’ 401(k) catch-up contributions to be made as Roth (after-tax). The final rules generally apply for…
What happened and why it matters U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy has been addressing truckers directly in recent days, tying safety policy to on‑the‑ground realities drivers face. Two headline actions are reshaping compliance and staffing plans nationwide: a federal…
Why this matters now Unfiled or late tax returns are more than back-office headaches for motor carriers. They can stall registrations, delay contracts, and drain cash flow through fast-accumulating penalties and interest. A recent industry guide highlights the IRS’s Trucking…
What’s new The City of Los Angeles has issued its latest “List of Permitted Waste Haulers,” current as of Thursday, September 18, 2025. The 23-page roster confirms which companies hold valid AB 939 Compliance Permits to collect, transport, and deliver…