EPA REJECTS CARB PLAN TO TEST OUT-OF-STATE TRUCK EMISSIONS EPA issued a final disapproval of California’s heavy‑duty inspection-and-maintenance program as applied to trucks registered outside the state, citing Clean Air Act and constitutional concerns. California’s checks for in‑state vehicles remain approved. DOT SHUTDOWN PLAN: MOST TRUCKING PROGRAMS CONTINUE DESPITE FUNDING…
Why it matters to carriers now If you employ W‑2 drivers or shop staff in states with Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) mandates, the IRS just clarified how to handle federal taxes on PFML contributions and benefits. The clarification, published January 28, 2026, answers long‑standing employer questions as more…
Why this matters for U.S. trucking Europe’s Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR) has moved from theory to active enforcement, and its reach now spans public procurement, mergers and acquisitions, and ex officio probes. For U.S. truck makers, powertrain suppliers, charging providers, and logistics tech firms eyeing European contracts or acquisitions, subsidies…
UPS TO ELIMINATE UP TO 30,000 JOBS IN 2026, ACCELERATES ‘GLIDE‑DOWN’ OF AMAZON VOLUME UPS said it will reduce up to 30,000 operational positions and close 24 buildings this year as it cuts low‑margin Amazon shipments, part of a $3B cost‑savings push after Q4 results topped estimates. The company also…
Why truckers should care about the 2026 crypto tax forecast Whether you accept stablecoins for quick settlements, dabble in bitcoin on the side, or reimburse a driver using a crypto card, 2026 could bring meaningful U.S. tax changes that affect how you report income, expenses, and gains. A new bipartisan…
UPS PLANS $89.7B IN 2026 REVENUE, TO CUT UP TO 30,000 JOBS; Q4 TOPS ESTIMATES UPS raised 2026 revenue guidance and said additional job reductions will come largely via attrition, as Q4 sales and EPS beat expectations; the carrier is also retiring its MD-11 fleet and adding Boeing 767s. FEDEX…
Introduction New USDOT registrations cooled during the week of January 19–25, 2026, after two robust early‑January weeks. Using verified filings, this brief analyzes week‑over‑week changes across carriers, brokers, and “other” registrant types, highlights the most active states each day, and connects the patterns to market drivers such as fuel costs,…
Why this matters to trucking businesses Two recent tax developments shape how small carriers, leased-on owner-operators, and medium fleets will plan and file 2025 and 2026 returns. First, Congress made the Qualified Business Income (QBI) deduction permanent as part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), signed July 4,…
FMC LAUNCHES PROBE INTO CARRIER CHASSIS RESTRICTIONS, SEEKS TRUCKER INPUT The Federal Maritime Commission opened a nonadjudicatory investigation into reports that ocean carriers are unjustly steering truckers and shippers to designated chassis providers, inviting public comments through March 27, 2026. The outcome could reshape port drayage equipment access and charges…
What’s happening at Harlem Library Owner-operators and fleet managers in New York City can book no-cost, IRS-certified income tax preparation at the New York Public Library’s Harlem Library on four Saturdays in March 2026 (March 7, 14, 21, and 28), from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The program, delivered by…