May 22, 2026
FMCSA's Motus registration system launched May 14, 2026. Here's what every small carrier must do now to claim their profile and protect their USDOT number.
May 17, 2026
DOL's Feb 2026 proposed IC rule restores the 2021 two-factor FLSA test, with CDL and truck ownership recognized as contractor evidence. What owner-operators must do now.
May 15, 2026
FMCSA's Truck Leasing Task Force unanimously recommends banning carrier lease-purchase programs. What owner-operators must know to protect themselves in 2026.
May 14, 2026
Hirschbach commits to 500 Aurora autonomous trucks as industry admits long-haul problem, not driver shortage. Small carrier lane strategy for 2027.
May 11, 2026
FY2026 federal budget dedicates $200 million to truck parking, a first. Here is how owner-operators and small fleets cash in on the new federal pot.
May 10, 2026
Nuclear verdicts hit $31.3 billion in 2024 driving 2026 trucking insurance premiums higher. Here is the owner-operator playbook for the renewal cycle.
May 4, 2026
77% of truck drivers say mental fatigue hurts alertness in 2026. Here is what small fleet owners and owner-operators must do before it costs them drivers.
May 2, 2026
Nuclear verdicts and 15-20% premium hikes are reshaping trucking insurance in 2026. Here is what owner-operators must do before renewal.
May 1, 2026
Most owner-operators are 55 years old, have $40,000 saved, and are betting that the truck will be worth enough to retire on. The math is brutal. Here is how to actually build a retirement using the SEP IRA and Solo 401(k) advantages every self-employed trucker has.
April 29, 2026
DOL's independent contractor rule comment period closed April 28. Here is what owner-operators must know before the final rule reshapes leasing and dispatch.