Why this matters for truckers South Carolina’s Department of Revenue (SCDOR) has a robust Advisory Opinion Search portal that collects formal guidance on taxes the agency administers—everything from Revenue Rulings to Information Letters. For carriers, the key value is quick access to interpretations that touch the Motor Fuel User Fee,…
National Overview — Wednesday, Nov 12, 2025 Early-season Arctic air lingers across the eastern U.S., delivering widespread freezes into the Southeast and even parts of Florida this morning. Downwind of the Great Lakes, lake-effect snow bands remain active with occasional whiteouts in heavier squalls. Out West, a steady Pacific storm…
Werner Enterprises is finished trimming its dedicated fleet. Chairman and CEO Derek Leathers told investors Tuesday, Nov. 11, that the carrier’s “heels are on the line” on fleet size after a long, profit-sapping downcycle — a clear signal that the company intends to protect its core contracted business even as…
Trucking heads into the holiday push still fighting a war of attrition. Industry leaders say the hoped‑for reset hasn’t arrived: rates and volumes remain uneven while core expenses — from insurance to compliance — keep grinding margins. That’s the backdrop highlighted by FreightWaves’ latest look at carrier concerns in 2025,…
On November 11, 2025, Proficient Auto Logistics reported a quarter that was measurably stronger on volume and revenue, reflecting the company’s expanded network and integration progress. The auto hauler grew deliveries and tightened its operating ratio even as the broader finished-vehicle market stays choppy heading into year-end. For fleets watching…
SHUTDOWN NEARS END AS SENATE PASSES DEAL; HOUSE PREPS VOTE The Senate approved a temporary funding bill Nov. 10 that would end the 41‑day government shutdown as soon as Nov. 12, keeping most agencies open through Jan. 30. Speaker Mike Johnson said the House is expected to pass it quickly…
Introduction The week of November 3–9, 2025 closed with 2,997 new USDOT registrations, a modest step down from the prior week yet broadly consistent with the autumn run‑rate near 3,000 filings. Carriers continued to dominate overall activity, while broker registrations softened and “others” (non‑carrier/broker applicants) rose sharply, hinting at tactical…
Two senators are targeting a winter headache for truckers: automated engine “derates” and shutdowns triggered when emissions systems fault out in extreme cold. A new measure introduced by Sens. Dan Sullivan of Alaska and Cynthia Lummis of Wyoming would direct the Environmental Protection Agency to let manufacturers suspend those derate…
Radiant Logistics opened its fiscal year with a mix of top-line growth and margin pressure — and a reminder that credit risk is part of today’s freight cycle. For the quarter ended Sept. 30, revenue climbed 11% to $226.7 million as recent tuck-in deals contributed, but adjusted EBITDA fell 28%…
Venture-backed freight-tech player Zuum has entered Chapter 11 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California, a high-profile addition to the industry’s late-year restructuring docket. The Irvine-based software and brokerage hybrid reported assets and liabilities both in the $10 million to $50 million range, underscoring a capital-light…
