CBP FINDS 900+ POUNDS OF LIQUID METH IN TRACTOR-TRAILER FUEL TANK AT OTAY MESA Officers at San Diego’s Otay Mesa Cargo Facility seized 944 pounds of liquid meth concealed in a semi’s fuel tank; the 26-year-old driver was turned over to HSI as the investigation continues. STATES SUE EPA OVER…
Why a UK tax ruling matters to trucking A recent UK tribunal decision siding with HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) in an inheritance tax dispute is a timely reminder for owner-operators and fleet managers with any UK footprint—whether that’s a depot, warehousing, a UK subsidiary, or UK‑resident family shareholders. When…
FMCSA WARNS CARRIERS: DO NOT BUY, SELL OR LEASE USDOT OR MC NUMBERS In a March 19 bulletin, the agency said attempts to sell or lease federal registrations will trigger inactivation and revocation, clarifying that only legitimate corporate transactions can transfer authority identifiers. FEDEX HOLDS Q3 FY26 EARNINGS CALL; MARKET…
What changed—and why it matters to trucking Washington has approved a technical fix to its Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) program that changes how the total premium is divided between the family-leave and medical-leave “shares,” without increasing the overall rate. On March 11, 2026, Gov. Bob Ferguson signed 2SHB…
TMC 2026 KICKS OFF IN NASHVILLE, SPOTLIGHTS NEW ERA OF TRUCK TECH ATA’s Technology & Maintenance Council convenes March 16–19 with a 70th‑anniversary program focused on managing longer equipment lifecycles, complex vehicle technology, and new recommended practices for fleets. NMFTA LAUNCHES FREIGHT FRAUD PREVENTION HUB; WEBINAR SERIES BEGINS MARCH 19…
Why this matters to fleets and owner-operators right now Tax-season content on Instagram is surging, and the IRS has leaned into short videos, carousels, and infographics to push reminders, explain credits, and warn about scams. For truckers—many of whom file as self‑employed and manage Heavy Highway Vehicle Use Tax (Form…
HOUSE COMMITTEE ADVANCES DALILAH’S LAW WITH ‘NO ENGLISH, NO LICENSE’ PROVISION The House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee voted 35–26 on March 18 to advance Dalilah’s Law, mandating English proficiency for CDL holders, tightening training-provider oversight, and authorizing funding penalties for noncompliant states. The bill moves to the full House amid…
What’s new — and why it matters for trucking A new AI tax assistant marketed to small business owners is entering the market with a simple promise: faster, clearer answers that point back to the Internal Revenue Code and IRS publications. Branded under the TaxForge name in developer materials, the…
FMCSA’S NON‑DOMICILED CDL FINAL RULE TAKES EFFECT, STATES TOLD TO PAUSE NON‑COMPLIANT ISSUANCES Effective March 16, FMCSA’s final rule tightens eligibility for non‑domiciled CDLs/CLPs and instructs states that aren’t yet compliant to pause issuing those credentials until they are. Fleets should verify driver status and state procedures to avoid disruptions.…
Introduction The latest USDOT registration data for the week of March 9–15, 2026 shows a market that is steady at the top line but shifting beneath the surface. In total, 3,981 new entities were recorded, with carriers accounting for 3,641 registrations, brokers 125, and other categories 215. Activity was highly…