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HOS Pilot Program: 6 Myths vs Facts for Drivers
FMCSA is testing a pause on the 14-hour clock and 5/5 sleeper splits. We sort HOS pilot program myths from facts and explain how to comment by Dec. 7.
Driverless Trucks in Texas: What Small Fleets Should Know
Driverless trucks are coming to Dallas, El Paso and I-20 lanes. Learn what the Kodiak and DTL deal means for small fleets, safety and insurance.
Roadside Inspection Prep: Lessons From Arkansas Blitz
Arkansas put 393 trucks and drivers out of service in a 48-hour blitz. See what inspectors checked and how to pass your next roadside inspection.
CDL Training Crackdown: How to Hire Safer Drivers
FMCSA has removed 10,000+ CDL training providers from its registry. See what it means for small fleets and how to check new drivers' training first.
Moving into Motus: What Every Carrier Must Do Now
FMCSA registration now lives in Motus. Here are the three steps to claim your USDOT number, how it affects your insurance filings, and the MCS-150 deadline you cannot miss.
Carrier Vetting Is Tightening: How Small Fleets Qualify
Brokers are getting pickier about the carriers they hire. Here is what changed, why it matters, and six ways small fleets can pass vetting and win loads.
UCR Registration 2027: New Fees and How to File
The 2027 UCR season is open with about a 20% fee increase. Here is the new fee table, how to file directly at ucr.gov, and how to avoid roadside fines.
Cross-Border Freight: New Texas Loads for Truckers
Truck freight from Mexico is surging and more of it is handed off at Texas border cities. Here is how owner-operators can find these loads and protect them.
Red Dyed Diesel Relief: Is It Worth It for Truckers?
Federal penalties on highway use of red dyed diesel are paused through Dec. 31, 2026. Here is how state taxes, IFTA and fuel discounts decide if it saves you money.
Used Semi Truck Prices Hold Firm: Buy and Insure Smart
Used semi truck prices held firm in September. See what the latest data shows and how to buy, sell and insure your truck at the right value today.
Truck Parking: $200M in Grants for 2,400 New Spaces
USDOT awarded $200M for 14 truck parking projects, about 2,400 new spaces in 12 states. See where they are and how to protect your truck while you rest.
DataQs Reform: A Fairer Way to Fix Your CSA Record
Every state now runs a reformed DataQs process with firm deadlines and independent review. Learn how truckers can fix CSA record errors the smart way.
Truck Driver Per Diem 2026: IRS Keeps $80 Daily Rate
The IRS kept the transportation per diem at $80 a day for 2026-27. Here is who qualifies, how the 80% meal deduction works and simple steps to use it.
Staged Accidents: How Truckers Can Protect Themselves
New York arrested 16 people in a staged crash crackdown, and some schemes targeted trucks. Here is how owner-operators can protect their rigs and records.
Daylight Saving Time Ends: Night Driving Tips for Truckers
Clocks fall back Nov. 1, bringing darker evenings and body-clock shifts. Here are FMCSA-backed night driving and fatigue tips for truckers and fleet owners.
Holiday Cargo Theft: How Truckers Can Protect Loads
Cargo theft losses more than doubled in Q2 2026 even as incidents fell. Here is how truckers can protect loads and check cargo coverage before the holiday rush.
AI Dash Cams for Small Fleets: A Practical Guide
AI dash cams now warn drivers in real time and save the video that matters in a claim. Here is what FMCSA research says and how small fleets can pick the right system.
Fuel Hauler HOS Waiver: What Carriers Need to Know
FMCSA expanded its fuel hauler hours-of-service waiver to ethanol and some heating oil loads through Dec. 16, 2026. Here is what it allows and what it does not change.
El Nino Winter 2026-27: A Trucker's Prep Guide
NOAA's 2026-27 winter outlook points to a strong El Nino: a wetter southern tier and a milder North. Here is how truckers can prepare trucks, drivers and coverage.
Top Trucking Issues 2026: What Small Fleets Should Do
ATRI's 2026 survey ranks fuel, lawsuit abuse, CSA and insurance as trucking's top issues, while the economy fell to No. 6. Here is what small fleets can do now.