NORTHEAST WINTER STORM SNARLS TRAVEL; STATES ISSUE VEHICLE RESTRICTIONS AND THOUSANDS OF FLIGHT DELAYS/CANCELLATIONS A fast-moving system dumped 6–10 inches in parts of NY and CT, prompting New York and New Jersey emergency declarations, highway restrictions for commercial vehicles, and widespread airline disruptions at JFK, LGA and EWR. Carriers issued…
Why this matters for carriers and owner-operators From higher unemployment insurance wage bases to fresh Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) rules, several states are changing payroll, tax, and reporting requirements effective January 1, 2026. For trucking companies—especially multistate fleets and owner-operators with employees—these updates will affect per-mile labor models,…
Why this matters for carhaul O/Os Owner-operators looking to capitalize on resilient vehicle-movement demand heading into 2026 are seeing a steady stream of listings from United Road, a major player in North American carhaul. The company highlights nationwide opportunities for independent contractors alongside company-driver roles, with a recruiting pitch built…
CHRISTMAS STORM SLAMS BAY AREA; FLOODING, POWER OUTAGES AND HIGHWAY CLOSURES SNARL FREIGHT MOVES Heavy rain and 90+ mph gusts triggered flash flood warnings, shut lanes on Hwy 24/87 and knocked out power for tens of thousands, complicating Christmas Day drayage and local deliveries around San Francisco and Silicon Valley.…
Why this Midwest carrier keeps showing up on drivers’ shortlists Founded in 1987 by Ken Ackerman, K&B Transportation grew from a 25-tractor meat-haul operation into a Nebraska-based refrigerated carrier with more than 2,000 pieces of equipment and a footprint centered on the Greater Midwest. The company relocated to South Sioux…
TARIFFS, ENFORCEMENT AND CARGO THEFT RESHAPE U.S.–MEXICO TRADE IN 2025 Mexico remained the top U.S. trading partner as new tariffs, tighter customs enforcement and rising cargo theft added cost and complexity to cross-border trucking. Infrastructure pinch points at Texas gateways and a looming 2026 USMCA review keep the outlook volatile.…
What’s changing for Colorado fleets on January 1, 2026 Colorado’s Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program will expand benefits and tweak funding in 2026, with two headline changes for employers: (1) up to 12 additional weeks of paid leave for parents while a newborn receives inpatient care in a…
DIESEL BENCHMARK FALLS FOR 5TH STRAIGHT WEEK, BIGGEST 5-WEEK DROP IN 2 YEARS DOE/EIA’s average on-highway diesel price slid 6.3 cents to $3.544 a gallon, down 32.4 cents over five weeks—the largest such decline since 2023—as ULSD futures stabilize and crude trades near $62 amid Venezuela/Russia supply uncertainty. AAA: U.S.…
Introduction Over the seven days ending December 21, 2025, USDOT logged 2,802 new registrations across carriers, brokers, and other entities. Activity clustered mid‑week, with filings surging Wednesday through Friday and tapering into the weekend—typical of the pre‑holiday cadence when back offices rush to clear paperwork before travel and staffing slowdowns.…
Why this matters now A new livestream titled “Trucking & Taxes, IRS debt solutions” put a timely spotlight on owner-operators and small fleets navigating back taxes, penalties and cash flow at year-end. With 2025 mileage and per diem figures set, and IRS collection activity normalizing, it’s a good moment to…
