Why this matters to owner-operators and fleets Plenty of trucking businesses set up LLCs and a growing number of owners hold some crypto on the side—whether that’s Bitcoin you’ve tucked away or loyalty tokens earned through a freight platform. Marketers pitch “Wyoming crypto LLCs” as a privacy shield and lawsuit-proof…
BORDERLANDS: FLEXPORT WARNS TARIFF “NOISE” WILL STAY LOUD IN 2026; ECHO LAUNCHES ECHOXBORDER; LS CABLE OPENS LOGISTICS HUB NEAR PORT HOUSTON Flexport told importers to expect volatility but tempered impacts from tariff actions in 2026, as Echo Global Logistics rolled out a new U.S.–Mexico customs brokerage and LS Cable &…
What’s new from The Box Truck Couple In a fresh “Last Load” vlog, The Box Truck Couple marks the close of their operating year and uses the video description to point newer box-truck operators toward two easy-to-miss, no-cost essentials: getting your DOT medical card through a certified examiner and applying…
FORMER, CURRENT USA TRUCK EXECUTIVES ACQUIRE TL CARRIER FROM DSV An executive group including USA Truck’s current CEO and a former CFO bought the 1,800‑truck carrier from DSV, returning the fleet to private U.S. ownership and promising growth under the UTAC, LLC banner. USPS INSOURCING AT DENVER HUB FORCES 700…
Why this matters now On September 18, 2015, the U.S. Department of the Treasury and IRS issued final guidance confirming that most per capita distributions made to tribal members from funds held in trust by the Department of the Interior are not subject to federal income tax. While the announcement…
SUPREME COURT SETS JAN. 14 RULINGS AS LOGISTICS AWAITS DECISION ON TRUMP-ERA TARIFFS A ruling next week on the legality of sweeping tariffs could reshape import costs and freight flows; businesses are bracing for potential disruption and refund claims. THOUSANDS OF COMPANIES SUE U.S. FOR TARIFF REFUNDS AS COURT WEIGHS…
Why this matters to carriers and fleets The IRS is pressing a novel legal strategy against Meta Platforms that could broaden how the government recalculates cross‑border prices inside large companies. In a December 2025 Tax Court filing, the IRS sought roughly $16 billion and spotlighted “periodic adjustments,” a tool that…
Why this matters now for fleets and owner‑operators With filing season underway for calendar‑year businesses, the IRS’s Revenue Procedure 2025‑28 changes how companies can treat research and development costs—opening the door to immediate deductions for U.S.‑based R&D and refund opportunities for prior years. Trucking businesses that invest in in‑house software,…
USPS TIGHTENS RULES ON NON-DOMICILED CDL DRIVERS FOR CONTRACTED TRUCKING USPS said it will work with highway contractors to phase out non‑domiciled CDL drivers who haven’t been vetted by the Postal Inspection Service, aligning with federal safety policies and heightened scrutiny of licensing practices. RYDER ACQUIRES TRUCK SERVICE DEPOT, EXPANDS…
Why owner-operators and fleets are hearing about a “$600 rule” If you’ve ever been paid through Venmo for a side haul, roadside repair, or parts resale, you’ve likely heard about a “$600 rule.” That nickname refers to a federal change Congress passed in 2021 that would have required payment apps…
