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…
AMAZON SLAPS 3.5% FUEL AND LOGISTICS SURCHARGE ON THIRD-PARTY SELLERS Effective April 17, Amazon will add a 3.5% surcharge for U.S. and Canadian sellers using its fulfillment services as fuel costs surge amid the Iran war, following similar carrier actions. ([apnews.com]()) U.S. DOUBLES HORMUZ SHIPPING REINSURANCE GUARANTEES TO $40B The…
A life that found the road—and a business—midstream Anna Laraine White, a northern Utah mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who helped her family enter the trucking business, passed away on March 26, 2026. Born July 18, 1934, in Loa, Utah, White married Bruce Vern White in 1952 and raised their family…
INDIANA REVOKES NEARLY 1,800 NON-DOMICILED CDLS UNDER NEW LAW Indiana canceled about 1,790 non-domiciled CDLs as HEA 1200 took effect April 1, tightening visa and English-test rules and adding penalties for carriers and schools. Fleets operating in or through the state should verify driver credential status immediately. OIL AND DIESEL…
Why this matters now for fleets and owner-operators The Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS)—an independent organization within the IRS—has refreshed its Tax News & Information hub with timely guidance that can help carriers and small trucking businesses navigate filing-season risks in 2026. Recent TAS posts spotlight three areas that directly affect…
CVSA MAKES ELD TAMPERING AN OUT-OF-SERVICE VIOLATION STARTING APRIL 1 A new inspection bulletin effective April 1 clarifies how inspectors will identify false logs and ELD tampering and when to place drivers out of service under the 2026 North American OOSC. INDIANA REVOKES NEARLY ALL NON-DOMICILED CDLS AS NEW LAW…
Why this matters now As of April 1, 2026, owner‑operators and fleets are in the 2025–2026 Heavy Vehicle Use Tax (HVUT) period. A new Punjabi-language guide from Hopes2290 walks through Form 2290 e‑filing with community-specific support and practical steps to get a stamped Schedule 1 fast—useful for Punjabi-speaking drivers and…
U.S. AVERAGE GAS PRICE HITS $4; DIESEL AT $5.45 NATIONWIDE AAA data show the national average for regular is $4.018 and diesel is $5.454 today, intensifying cost pressure on fleets and shippers as the Iran war keeps the Strait of Hormuz constrained. GAS PRICES ECLIPSE $4 A GALLON NATIONWIDE, HIGHEST…
Introduction For the seven days ending March 29, 2026, newly issued USDOT numbers totaled 3,606, with carriers accounting for the vast majority of registrations (3,335), alongside 111 brokers and 160 in other categories. The daily cadence shows a textbook weekday-to-weekend fade: volumes step down from Monday through Friday and collapse…