House Speaker Calls Federal Gas Tax Suspension 'Intriguing'
Mike Johnson stopped short of a timeline, but the idea is on the table as diesel holds at $4.48 and crude climbs past $104.
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Maverick raises driver pay in 2026, what small fleets can learn
A large carrier's compensation package shows what owner-operators and small fleets are competing against when they recruit and retain drivers in a tight labor…
AI Data Problems Cost Fleets Gains in 2026, Survey Shows
Data integration issues jumped from 38% to 71% year-over-year as fleets struggle to build the foundational systems AI tools need to deliver operational savings.
Federal Excise Tax Adds $15,000–$30,000 to New Truck Price, ATA Says
Industry group renews push to repeal 12% federal excise tax on new Class 8 tractors, citing upfront cost barrier that keeps older trucks on the road.
AI Predicts Truck Breakdowns Before They Happen, What It Costs
Artificial intelligence is moving from buzzword to shop floor, catching parts failures before they strand you. Here's what owner-operators need to know about…
Mack PartsASIST Redesign Cuts Parts-Ordering Time for Owner-Operators
Faster search, live warehouse inventory, and mobile-friendly design aim to reduce downtime for fleets ordering Mack parts online.
Truck Parking Club Names Victor Westerlund CFO Ahead of 10,000-Site Push
Former Stax Payments VP of finance joins as reservable-parking network targets doubling footprint to 10,000 locations by year-end 2026.
FBI Warns Cyber Cargo Theft Cases Surging Across Freight Industry
Cybercriminals are impersonating legitimate freight companies to steal loads, according to a new FBI public alert on cargo theft.
California Subpoenas Gas Stations Over Anomalous Diesel Pricing
State fuel watchdog targets stations charging outlier prices as diesel volatility squeezes small fleets.
Capacity Plummets 10.9 Points in April, Tightest Freight Market in a Decade
Transportation capacity hit 28.4 on the Logistics Managers' Index, the second-fastest decline on record, while spot prices jumped 5.6 points to 95, the widest…
Diesel Jumps 29 Cents in One Week, Futures Signal More Pain Ahead
DOE benchmark diesel hit $5.64/gallon this week, erasing three weeks of declines. Futures climbed 28 cents in five trading days as Hormuz blockages persist and…
Brent Crude Hits $110.37, Up 2% on Strait of Hormuz Tensions
International oil benchmark climbs to $110.37 per barrel as geopolitical risk tightens supply. What the move means for diesel costs and small-fleet fuel bills.