FMCSA Crackdown Won’t Ease: What Owner-Operators Should Do Now
FreightWaves CEO Craig Fuller said Nov. 2 that large fleets want FMCSA’s driver crackdown to continue. Here is what that means for owner-operators and small fleets.
FMCSA Complaint Center: How Truckers Can Now Report Brokers and Identity Theft
FMCSA relaunched its complaint system on Nov. 6, 2026 with new categories for property brokers, driver training schools and registration fraud. Here is how to use it.
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.
Operation Highway Shield Wave 3: 393 Trucks and Drivers Out of Service in Arkansas
DOT says the third wave of Operation Highway Shield put 393 drivers and vehicles out of service in 48 hours in Arkansas. Here is what carriers should check.
LA Long Beach Watchmen Strike: Midnight Friday Deadline. What Carriers Should Do Now
PMA and ILWU Local 26 extended the LA/Long Beach watchmen contract through midnight PT Friday, Nov. 6, 2026. About 250 watchmen cover terminals handling most Long Beach cargo. Here is what owner-operators should do before the deadline.
Midterm Elections and Trucking: Insurance Minimums, Highway Bill and ELP Rules in Play
Democrats won both chambers of Congress on Nov. 3, 2026. Here is what that means for insurance minimums, the highway bill and ELP enforcement, and what owner-operators and small fleets should do now.
2027 UCR Fees: Lawsuit Seeks to Halt Collections. Should Carriers Still Pay?
A trucking group has asked a federal appeals court to void the 2027 UCR fee rule and halt collections, but no court has acted. Here is what owner-operators and small fleets should do before the January 1 enforcement date.
Operation Guardian CDL Crackdown: 230+ Arrests in 15 States. What Carriers Should Check Now
Operation Guardian led to 230+ arrests, including 40+ CDL holders, across 15 states, and Ohio is ending its non-domiciled CDL program. Here is what owner-operators and small fleets should check now.
Truckload Rates 2027: Double-Digit Contract Rate Hikes Expected. What Owner-Operators Should Do
Covenant Logistics CEO David Parker expects double-digit truckload contract rate hikes in 2027, and recent contract resets are already up 12.8%. Here is how owner-operators can prepare.
FMCSA Motus Glitch Suspends 6,475+ Carriers: How to Check Your Authority
A Motus error raised required liability insurance from $750,000 to $1 million for 6,475+ carriers and suspended their authority. Here is how owner-operators can check and fix it.