Brent Crude Down to $94.23, Still 35% Above Pre-War Level
International oil benchmark slipped 0.8% Friday but remains $24 per barrel higher than late February, keeping diesel and fuel surcharges elevated for small…
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Seven Carriers File Bankruptcy in One Week Despite Freight Volumes Up 43%
Sparhawk Trucking warns 146 drivers of closure. HelloFresh, GEODIS, FedEx cut 600-plus logistics jobs as small fleets fold under margin pressure.
What telematics actually costs a 3-truck fleet in 2026
Waste Connections runs 18,000 connected trucks on telematics. Here's what the same platform costs a small fleet and what you get for the money.
Bipartisan Senate Bill Targets Repeal of 12% Federal Excise Tax on Trucks
World War I-era levy adds thousands to the cost of new Class 8 tractors and trailers. Senators filed legislation to eliminate the tax in June 2026.
Towing Bills Are Draining Small Fleets $50 a Day Over State Caps
80% of carriers paid inflated recovery fees. Most never checked state rate ceilings or audited the invoice.
Diesel Drops 17 Cents to $5.35/Gal, Lowest Since March
Benchmark fuel price falls to pre-surge level as Hormuz reopening talk pushes futures down 67 cents in two weeks.
Prime Inc. Opens $7.9M Used-Truck Dealership Built for Owner-Operators
The Springfield flagship adds 107 display spaces and driver-centered amenities to Prime's Pedigree dealership network.
FedEx Freight CEO: Rate Recovery Will Hit Bumps Through 2026
John Smith says carriers and shippers should expect volatility even as spot and contract rates climb off multi-year lows.
Used Truck Prices Climb as Freight Recession Hangover Lifts
Auction lots are finally clearing inventory from the 2022-2023 downturn. What rising resale values mean for small fleets looking to buy or trade.
Should You Buy or Lease Your Truck? The Tax Math That Decides
Section 179 and bonus depreciation let you deduct the full purchase price in year one. Here's how that changes the math for a $160,000 truck.
What does data lock-in cost a 5-truck fleet every month?
Fragmented TMS, ELD, and dispatch systems force small fleets to waste hours reconciling records and building manual workarounds instead of running trucks.
Hell Bent Xpress Owner Still Buying Trucks Despite Weak Freight
Jamie Hagen says small fleets that survive the current rate slump will find opportunity on the other side. He's still investing in equipment.