Diesel Tax Holidays in GA, NC and OH: How Owner-Operators Can Cut Fuel Costs Now

Georgia and North Carolina suspend diesel taxes through Nov. 30; Ohio’s holiday runs through Jan. 2. Here is what owner-operators should do while diesel stays near $6.29.
Shipper Freight Spend Up 32.1%: What Rising Freight Rates Mean for Owner-Operators

The U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index shows shipper freight spend up 32.1% year over year in Q3 2026 while volumes rose just 0.5%. Here is what it means for owner-operators and small fleets.