SEVERE-WEATHER SETUP THREATENS TEXAS FREIGHT CORRIDORS AHEAD OF THANKSGIVING Heavy rain and strong storms Sunday–Tuesday could dump 4+ inches across parts of Texas, with the I‑35, I‑20 and I‑45 corridors facing flooding and hail risks that may slow truck traffic and last‑mile deliveries. SAN ANTONIO, DFW IN CROSSHAIRS FOR HEAVY…
Why this matters now Three fast-moving developments touch safety enforcement, driver vetting and freight flows. FMCSA is threatening to withhold nearly $75 million from Pennsylvania over alleged violations tied to non‑domiciled CDLs. New York prosecutors detailed an exam‑cheating scheme at a Long Island DMV that allowed unqualified applicants to obtain…
Why this matters to owner-operators and fleets Plenty of folks in trucking are retired from federal service—or have spouses who are—while still running a truck or managing a fleet. If you receive a civil service annuity from the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM), the way your 1099‑R is delivered…
NTSB: UPS CARGO PLANE THAT CRASHED IN KENTUCKY HAD ‘FATIGUE CRACKS’ IN ENGINE MOUNT Investigators released dramatic images and a preliminary report showing the MD‑11’s left engine detached on takeoff; UPS has grounded its MD‑11s while carriers and the FAA assess inspection needs. USDOT THREATENS TO WITHHOLD $75M FROM PENNSYLVANIA…
The short answer Yes—Cash App does report certain payments to the IRS. As a “third‑party settlement organization” (TPSO), Cash App must send Form 1099‑K to qualifying business users and to the IRS. After Congress changed the rules in October 2025, TPSOs now report only when a payee has both more…
CLASS 8 TRUCK SALES TUMBLE 30% IN OCTOBER U.S. Class 8 retail sales fell to 14,690 units in October, with all seven major OEMs down year over year as carriers remain cautious amid soft freight and policy uncertainty. ATA: TRUCK TONNAGE SLIPS 2.1% SEQUENTIALLY IN OCTOBER The ATA For-Hire Truck…
Why this matters to fleets and owner-operators Massachusetts’ Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) program has several updates taking effect for the 2026 calendar year that will change payroll, postings, and tax handling for carriers with even one Massachusetts employee—think in-state drivers, dispatchers, or terminal staff—and for self-employed owner-operators who…
Truck cabs are filling up with cameras, but hardware by itself won’t improve safety or shield a carrier in court. The real difference comes from what’s written down — how video is used, who can see it, how long it’s kept, and how drivers are trained and treated. That’s the…
United Parcel Service is redeploying its network for peak season after grounding its MD-11 freighters, tapping partner lift and shifting more parcels to trucks while it consolidates flight patterns to protect service. A company spokesperson said UPS has arranged additional wet-leased aircraft, merged some air routes to maximize belly and…
Federal and state agencies widened highway inspections of commercial drivers this week, targeting immigration status and paperwork gaps far from the southern border. For shippers that depend on time‑sensitive harvest moves, the stepped-up checks are arriving just as winter produce ramps up — raising the risk of crew delays, tight…