Are We About to Run Out of Diesel? Here’s What Would Actually Have to Happen
Q: Are we running out of diesel in 2026?
A: No nationwide shortage is happening. Most spikes are price volatility, not fuel disappearing.
Should I Park My Truck And Wait This Out? The Break-Even Math Most Owner-Operators Avoid
Q: Should I park my truck because of fuel and low rates?
A: Only if your revenue per mile no longer covers your true cost per mile after fuel.
Fuel Surcharge Strategy 2026: Why Your FSC Isn’t Covering the Pump Price
Q: Why isn’t my fuel surcharge covering today’s diesel price?
A: Most FSC tables use last week’s index, creating a lag when pump prices spike fast.
Middle East Conflict & Trucking in 2026: Fuel, Freight Rates, Contracts & What Drivers Need to Know
Q: How does the Middle East conflict affect truckers in 2026?
A: It impacts diesel prices, fuel surcharges, freight rates, and cash flow timing — not instant fuel shortages.
2026 International Roadcheck (DOT Blitz Week): May 12–14 — What Drivers Need to Check Now
Q: When is 2026 International Roadcheck?
A: May 12–14, 2026. Use this checklist to prep your ELD, paperwork, truck, and cargo securement.
Can You Renew or Get a CDL With a Work Permit (EAD) in 2026? What Changes March 16
Can you renew a CDL with a work permit in 2026?
Starting March 16, an EAD alone may not qualify. Here’s what drivers need to know.
How Do I Get My CDL Back After a “Prohibited” Status? (SAP Return-to-Duty in 2026)
How do I get my CDL back after a prohibited status?
Complete the SAP return-to-duty process, pass the RTD test, and reinstate your CDL with your state.
Random DOT Drug Test on the Road: What Owner-Operators Need to Know
How long do you have to take a random DOT drug test once notified?
Once notified, you must proceed immediately to testing after completing any safety-sensitive function already in progress. Unnecessary delay can be treated as a refusal under FMCSA rules.
What Happens If You Don’t Consent to a Clearinghouse Query? (Owner-Operator Rules Explained)
What happens if you don’t consent to a Clearinghouse query?
If you refuse to provide required consent, your employer cannot allow you to perform safety-sensitive functions. Owner-operators must also complete annual Clearinghouse limited queries through a designated C/TPA to remain compliant.
When Does DOT Start Testing for Fentanyl? The 2026 Update That Can Protect (or Wreck) Your CDL
When does DOT start testing for fentanyl?
As of Feb 22, 2026, DOT has not issued a final rule, so there’s no official start date. Fentanyl testing is proposed (Sept 2, 2025). Until it’s final, the standard DOT test doesn’t include fentanyl.