Your ELD Deadline Is Tomorrow
The ELD deadline is tomorrow. Paper logs are not a workaround, revoked ELDs can lead to No RODS violations, and drivers risk being placed out of service. Verify your ELD status before you roll.
Flexible Hours of Service
FMCSA is testing new “flexible” Hours of Service pilot programs that could let drivers pause the 14-hour clock or use different sleeper berth splits. This breakdown explains what’s being tested, who it applies to, and why these pilots matter for real-world driving conditions.
Is My CDL at Risk Due to the “Illegal License” Audits in North Carolina and California?
Q: Do illegal CDL audits put drivers at risk?
A: Most valid CDL holders aren’t at risk, but non-domiciled licenses under review could face action.
Diesel Prices and Rates
Diesel prices don’t just affect your fuel bill — they directly move your cost per mile and your profit. If diesel goes up and your rate doesn’t, you’re running freight for less money without realizing it. This breakdown shows how diesel prices really connect to freight rates, fuel surcharges, and why every owner-operator needs a rate floor that adjusts with fuel.
Speed Limiter
Is the Speed Limiter Mandate Finally Dead for Good? Truckers have been hearing “speed limiters are coming” for years. So when people started saying the mandate is “dead,” the real question became: is it dead for good… or just dead for now? ✅ Quick Answer: Is there a federal speed limiter mandate in effect right … Read more
Trump Tariffs
Trump’s USMCA tariff talk has truckers watching cross-border freight and trucking rates closely. Here’s what it could mean for your lanes, loads, and bottom line.
STG Logistics
STG Logistics entered Chapter 11 to restructure debt while keeping freight moving. Here’s what truckers and small fleets need to know—and what signals matter next.
24 Hour Clearinghouse
You may have heard about a new “24-hour” Clearinghouse rule, but the real impact depends on what action is happening. This breakdown explains when the 24-hour clock applies, how employer reporting timelines actually work, and what drivers and carriers must do to stay compliant under FMCSA Clearinghouse rules.
What Happens If I’m Still Carrying a Paper Medical Card?
Still carrying a paper medical card?
You’re not automatically in violation — but the real risk is whether your medical certification is updated electronically on your CDL record. This breakdown explains how the FMCSA waiver works, what happens during roadside inspections, and what drivers must do now to avoid CDL downgrades and compliance issues.
Dart Transit
End of an Era: What the Dart Transit Sale Means for Drivers If you’ve been out here a while, you know the Dart name. They’ve been around since 1934, started during the Great Depression, and stayed in the Oren family for more than 90 years. (Dart history: Dart “About Us”) That family-owned chapter has officially … Read more