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…
CALIFORNIA FLASH FLOODING SOAKS ROADS; WATER RESCUES AND 1 DEATH REPORTED Heavy rain in Redding and surrounding areas inundated highways, triggered multiple vehicle rescues and left at least one person dead, with more storms expected this week. Truckers should anticipate localized closures and delays as saturated corridors are cleared. OFFICIALS…
What a K‑1 from your S corporation actually means If you operate under an S corporation, Schedule K‑1 reports each shareholder’s share of the company’s income, deductions, credits, and other items. That income passes through to your personal return whether or not you took cash out. Crucially for many owner‑operators,…
WEST COAST ATMOSPHERIC RIVERS AND NORTHEAST WINTRY MIX THREATEN HOLIDAY TRUCKING AND AIR CARGO FLOWS THIS WEEK A series of Pacific storms will dump heavy rain and high-elevation snow from Northern California through the Pacific Northwest, while a light snow/wintry mix brushes the Great Lakes to New England—raising risks of…
What your S corp K‑1 actually tells you For many owner-operators and small carriers running as S corporations, Schedule K‑1 from Form 1120‑S is the roadmap of what flows onto your personal return. The K‑1 reports your share of the S corp’s income, deductions, and credits; the corporation files a…
FRA CAPS NON-ENGLISH RAIL CREWS AT 10-MILE BORDER ZONE DOT extends its English proficiency crackdown to cross-border rail, limiting Mexican train crews to 10 miles inside the U.S. and warning of enforcement if communication standards aren’t met. UNION PACIFIC AND NORFOLK SOUTHERN FILE HISTORIC RAIL MERGER APPLICATION UP and NS…
