Why a post for ShiftKey workers matters to truckers A viral Facebook post offering “tax guidance for ShiftKey workers” — and clearing up confusion about when the IRS will open tax season — is a timely reminder for anyone earning on a platform or as an independent contractor. Owner-operators and…
TENNESSEE BILL SEEKS TO IMPOSE STRICT PENALTIES FOR UNLAWFUL CMV OPERATION SB 1587 would add Class A misdemeanors, mandate ICE notification, and create strict, joint liability with minimum $1 million punitive damages for employers or officials tied to unlawfully present drivers operating CMVs in Tennessee. HWYHAUL UNVEILS AI AGENTS, AI…
Why NAICS 4842 matters right now Whether you’re pulling a lowboy, running reefers, or moving equipment, the NAICS code you pick shows up in government databases, loan applications, and bid portals—and it can affect your eligibility for small-business programs and how you’re seen in federal procurement. For carriers that don’t…
BORDERLANDS: VOLATILE TRADE, RISING CARRIER COSTS ARE RESHAPING RETAIL SHIPPING STRATEGIES Retailers are diversifying carriers and leaning on automation as tariffs and carrier costs pressure margins; Cainiao launches a U.S.–Mexico cross‑border service and Speedora debuts white‑glove final‑mile in Arizona. SPOT‑CONTRACT RATE GAP COLLAPSES TO NEAR FOUR‑YEAR LOW A holiday surge…
Why this switch is on drivers’ minds Conversations across driver forums show more contractors weighing a move to W‑2. In a Jan. 16 thread on TruckersReport, drivers discussed the practical fallout—especially taxes—when leaving a 1099 arrangement for a company-driver seat. One key takeaway from that discussion: if you owe back…
Why more drivers are moving from 1099 to company jobs Across the industry, drivers and carriers are reassessing 1099 contractor arrangements in light of recent federal attention on misclassification. The U.S. Department of Labor’s final rule, effective March 11, 2024, restored a multi-factor “economic reality” test under the Fair Labor…
AURORA, MCLEOD ROLL OUT INDUSTRY’S FIRST DIRECT DRIVERLESS TRUCKING LINK INSIDE A TMS Aurora Innovation and McLeod Software launched an ahead‑of‑schedule API integration that lets carriers tender, dispatch and track autonomous truck capacity directly within McLeod. Early users say it streamlines booking of Aurora Driver-powered loads without changing existing workflows.…
What’s on the board right now Seasonal tax jobs around San Jose are popping ahead of filing season, and the pay spread is wide. Current listings on a major job board range from roughly $16–$21 per hour for entry-level tax prep roles to $90–$120 per hour for experienced seasonal tax…
C.H. ROBINSON URGES SUPREME COURT TO SET NATIONAL STANDARD FOR FREIGHT BROKER LIABILITY In a merits brief in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II, the broker asks SCOTUS to affirm uniform federal rules that preempt state negligence claims, arguing accountability should rest with motor carriers to avoid a costly patchwork of…
What’s new and why it matters now A new entrant in the AI-for-tax arena, TaxGPT, is pitching itself as a 24/7 copilot for tax professionals and businesses, with features that resonate for owner-operators and fleet finance teams. The platform promises cited answers to complex tax questions, quick drafting of client-ready…