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.
FMCSA ELD Crackdown: 100+ Devices Removed. Is Your ELD Still Legal?
FMCSA says it has removed 100+ noncompliant ELDs and blocked nearly 600 more. Here is what the ELD crackdown means for owner-operators and six steps to check your device and avoid an out-of-service order.
Trucking Bankruptcies Hit 221 in 2026: How Small Carriers Can Stay Afloat
Trucking bankruptcies have reached 221 so far in 2026 as diesel, insurance and debt costs squeeze small carriers. Here is what it means for owner-operators and six steps to protect cash flow.
Broker Carrier Vetting Tightens: Knight-Swift Cuts Carrier Pool 70%
Broker carrier vetting is tightening: Knight-Swift says its approved carrier pool is down about 70% in two years. Here is what it means for owner-operators and small fleets, plus 6 steps to stay approved.