May 25, 2026
FMCSA revoked 12 more ELDs on May 20 — 90+ gone since January. The new vetting overhaul explained, and what every small carrier must do before the out-of-service clock runs.
May 22, 2026
FMCSA's April 2026 DataQs overhaul imposes strict timelines and a three-step independent review. Here's how small carriers use the new rules to fix inaccurate safety records.
May 17, 2026
Freight fraud entities exploded from 17K to 93K in 2026. AI deepfakes, double brokering, and identity theft are targeting small carriers. Here is your defense plan.
May 13, 2026
Outpost launches second-generation gate automation with one-day deployment and 70% cost cut. What the yard tech push means for small carriers in 2026.
May 11, 2026
Aurora and McLane launched commercial driverless freight on the Dallas-Houston lane May 6. Here is what the deal means for small carriers in 2026.
May 9, 2026
Tesla Semi hit high-volume production April 2026 with WattEV's 370-truck order. Here is what the electric Class 8 rollout means for small carriers now.
May 8, 2026
Amazon Supply Chain Services is now open to every business. Here is what the ASCS launch means for small carriers, owner-operators, and freight brokers.
May 3, 2026
Aurora expands driverless trucking to Fort Worth-El Paso as autonomous miles climb. Here is what small carriers must watch in 2026.
May 1, 2026
DAT, Truckstop, 123Loadboard, TruckSmarter, Trucker Tools — every owner-operator pays for at least one and most pay for two. Here is what each load board is actually good at in 2026, what it costs, and how to build the load board stack that fits your operation.
May 1, 2026
TruckSmarter raised $16M and launched Dispatch AI for load booking in 2026. Here is how small carriers should pilot AI dispatch tools without risking margin.