Deal snapshot: Page Trucking to acquire Goulet Trucking Specialized bulk hauler Page Trucking will acquire Massachusetts-based Goulet Trucking, creating a combined operation expected to field more than 500 trucks and 1,500 pieces of equipment when the deal closes in the first quarter of 2026. The companies plan to operate under…

What’s behind the mileage mystery for Texas 1099 drivers Owner-operators and leased-on contractors in Texas juggle federal taxes, state operating rules, and day-to-day costs. With filing season for 2025 miles just around the corner, the big question we hear is: should a 1099 trucker use the IRS standard mileage rate…

Two headline-grabbing crashes underscore seasonal and situational risks A near-50-vehicle pileup on Interstate 70 in western Indiana and a separate fatal crash involving an Amazon-branded semi near Houston have truckers on alert as winter weather and holiday traffic converge. Indiana State Police said approximately 45 vehicles were involved on I-70…

Blizzard pileup near Moorhead snarls I‑94; no life‑threatening injuries Winter arrived hard on November 25, 2025, as whiteout bands and ice triggered a chain reaction crash involving “several semis” on westbound I‑94 just east of Moorhead, Minnesota (near milepost 7). Minnesota State Patrol diverted westbound traffic at Exit 15 (Downer)…

What changed and why it matters The City of Los Angeles has refreshed its “List of Permitted Waste Haulers,” confirming which firms are cleared to collect and transport solid waste, recyclables, organics, and construction & demolition (C&D) debris generated within city limits. The PDF roster shows a valid date of…