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Car haulers tell me how you even strap a lifted Suburban without losing your mind 😂 asking for a friend
BOOM! ICE just ran a MASTERCLASS in Kittanning, PA
🚨 BOOM! ICE just ran a MASTERCLASS in Kittanning, PA
They told rigs packed with illegal aliens their CDLs were expiring TODAY, lured them straight into the DMV, then SWOOPED IN and detained DOZENS on the spot!
Flatbeds surge to all time high of $3.95/mile as industrials rip.
Flatbeds surge to all time high of $3.95/mile as industrials rip.
I would have never guessed this possible with a weak housing construction market, but here we are.
Manufacturing pulling the freight market up.
FMCSA Revokes One ELD 🚨
Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) removed HERO ELD from the agency’s list of electronic logging devices (ELDs). This device was placed on the Revoked Devices list due to the company’s failure to meet the minimum requirements established in Title 49 CFR Appendix A to Subpart B of Part 395.
“Devices that don’t meet federal standards will be removed from FMCSA’s registered list. Since January 2025, we’ve already taken off more than 56 devices, and we’ll keep going to protect the integrity of the ELD program and to keep America’s roads safe,” said FMCSA Administrator Derek D. Barrs.
ELD Provider: HERO ELD INC
Device Name: HERO ELD
Model Number: HRS
ELD Identifier: HRS205
Motor carriers have up to 60 days to replace the revoked ELD with a compliant ELD. FMCSA will send an industry-wide email to inform motor carriers that anyone using the revoked ELD must take the following steps:
Discontinue using the revoked ELD and revert to paper logs or logging software to record required hours of service data.
Replace the revoked ELD with a compliant ELD from the Registered Devices list before June 02, 2026.
Prior to June 02, 2026, safety officials are encouraged not to cite drivers using the revoked ELD for 395.8(a)(1) – “No record of duty status” or 395.22(a) – “Failing to use a registered ELD.” Instead, safety officials should request the driver’s paper logs, logging software, or use the ELD display as a back-up method to review the hours-of-service data.
Beginning June 02, 2026, motor carriers who continue to use the revoked device listed above will be considered as operating without an ELD. Safety officials who encounter a driver using a revoked device on or after June 02, 2026, should cite 395.8(a)(1) and place the driver out-of-service (OOS) in accordance with the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance OOS Criteria.
If the ELD provider corrects all identified deficiencies for its device, FMCSA will place the ELD back on the list of registered devices and inform the industry of the update.
However, FMCSA strongly encourages motor carriers to take the actions listed above now to avoid compliance issues in the event that the deficiencies are not addressed by the ELD provider.
Pass Dalilah’s Law! Situation right now 🫣
Calling All Experienced Truckers! The Next Generation is Listening!
Hey seasoned road warriors,
We all know the first few years behind the wheel can be a steep learning curve. The next generation of truckers is hitting the road, and they're eager for knowledge from those who've seen it all.
We're looking for your ONE piece of essential wisdom.
diesel prices show a clear divide
diesel prices show a clear divide: coastal regions tied to global markets are seeing the most pressure, while areas inland (Midwest/Rockies/Plains) are benefiting. the more connected to global diesel flows, the higher the price.
Would you call them a CHAMELEON CARRIER?
When you look up a new MC number for a carrier that's applying for authority with FMCSA and quickly realize there are related companies... Would you call them a CHAMELEON CARRIER?
A temporary immigrant CDL driver, and another fatal truck crash
A Moldovan broker, a Romanian carrier, a temporary immigrant CDL driver, and another fatal truck crash
A Denver-papered, Chisinau-operated freight broker dispatched a truck owned by a carrier with 10 fatalities on its federal record, driven by an immigrant with a temporary CDL. Seventeen people and their families paid for it in Beaumont, Texas.
a semi-truck driver got lost in a residential neighborhood in Crockett, California.
After picking up a truckload of sugar from the C&H Sugar factory, a semi-truck driver got lost in a residential neighborhood in Crockett, California.
He crashed into a fire hydrant, parked cars, then went through a fence and nearly ran through a house.
Per the FMCSA record, KSK EXPRESS INC is a one-truck operation registered to Karnail Singh.
Interestingly, the load of sugar was headed to Seattle, Washington. KSK Express Inc is an INTRASTATE motor carrier.
Dry Van Owner-Op Market Check – April 2026: Rates Up Big But Diesel Is Eating Your Gains
Been watching this market closely and wanted to share a real breakdown for dry van owner-operators right now. No fluff.
Where Spot Rates Stand
National dry van spot rates are running $2.34 to $2.65 per mile all-in. That is up 22 to 24 percent compared to early 2025 and the strongest we have seen since mid-2022. Some broker posted rates are up nearly 33 percent year over year. Rates have been jumping 6 to 10 cents week over week in recent reports.
Strongest Regions Right Now
Midwest is leading the country at $2.58 to $2.82 per mile. West Coast outbound from LA and Ontario into Midwest, Texas, and Atlanta is regularly hitting $2.60 to $3.50 plus. Texas triangle and select Southeast to Northeast lanes are also holding solid. Running 2000 plus miles a week in these regions, gross can reach $4,600 to $6,000 before expenses.
The Diesel Problem
National average is sitting at $5.38 to $5.40 per gallon right now. That adds $0.07 to $0.13 per mile to your cost depending on your rig. Rates are moving up but for most owner-ops it is barely offsetting. You are working harder for thinner margins than the rate sheet shows.
What 2026 Looks Like
Capacity is tightening because carriers have been exiting and fewer trucks are posting loads. Volumes are flat to modest but the supply side shrinkage is giving survivors more negotiating power. Spot rates projected up 3 to 6 percent for the year with dry van contract rates growing around 8 percent. Second half of 2026 looks better but no boom is coming. Discipline wins right now.
What You Should Be Doing
Your break even is likely $2.00 to $2.50 plus per mile depending on insurance, payments, and fuel. Reject anything that does not cover your real number. Negotiate full fuel surcharges on every load.
Check every lane on DAT or Truckstop before you commit. The best play right now is repeatable Midwest runs or dedicated style freight over random spot chasing. Avoid parking yourself in dead backhaul markets like Florida outbound.
Also keep an eye on ELD enforcement updates, broker transparency rules, and emissions changes. Regulatory pressure is adding cost quietly.
Bottom Line
It is better than the soft market years but you cannot run sloppy right now. Fuel volatility leaves zero room for inefficiency. Be selective, know your numbers, and protect your margins.
How are things looking in your area?
Midwest guys hitting those $2.80 lanes? Drop your current all-in average and best lanes below. Real numbers help everyone out here.
Stay safe out there.
Looking to switch invoice factoring companies here’s what I know after 30 years in trucking
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FreightGuard Reports are rolling in fast today. 132 reports and still going. Freight fraud never sleeps.
Truck Driver Pay Structure and Financial Misconceptions
The money looks great in trucking until you understand what it actually means. Let me break it down honestly.
Company OTR drivers earn 55 to 75 cents per mile depending on carrier and experience. On paper that sounds like solid money. The catch is you are only paid for moving miles. Sitting at a dock for 3 hours, doing your pre-trip inspection, fueling up , none of that pays a cent.
Owner operators are where the big misconception lives. Grossing $150,000 to $200,000 sounds incredible until you run the actual numbers. Fuel alone runs $5,000 to $7,500 per month. Add truck payment, insurance at $1,200 to $1,500 per month, maintenance reserve, tolls, factoring fees, and self-employment tax at 15.3% before income tax and most owner operators net $60,000 to $90,000 annually.
The three myths that cost drivers the most money:
More miles always equals more money ->completely false. Deadhead empty miles cost you fuel and wear with zero revenue. Running fewer miles on better-paying lanes beats chasing miles every time.
Owning your truck is always better -> not true for everyone. Some of the most financially stable drivers I know are company drivers with zero debt, a solid 401k, and no $3,000 breakdown surprise ruining their month.
Trucking is easy money -> it can be excellent money but only with tight expense management, a fuel surcharge on every load, and clean books from day one.
What financial lesson hit you hardest in trucking?
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How to Start a Small Trucking Business Step by Step
Complete guide to starting a trucking company in 2026. From someone who has done it.
Step 1: Register your LLC. Keep business and personal finances completely separate from day one. This protects you legally and makes tax time manageable.
Step 2: Apply for your USDOT number and MC Operating Authority through the FMCSA website. The MC number has a mandatory 21-day waiting period before activation. Plan your timeline around this.
Step 3: While waiting, complete your BOC-3 process agent filing, UCR registration, and IFTA fuel tax account. None of these are optional and each one will cause problems if skipped.
Step 4: Insurance reality check. Budget $12,000 to $18,000 per year as a new authority. You need primary liability at $750,000 minimum, cargo insurance, and physical damage coverage. Sticker shock is normal. It comes down after a clean year.
Step 5: Set up freight access and cash flow. Get on DAT or Truckstop.com. Set up a factoring company before your first load because brokers pay in 30 to 45 days and you need fuel money before then.
Step 6: Build your professional team. Get a trucking-specific accountant and a transportation attorney before you need them. They save far more than they cost.
Total timeline: 4 to 6 weeks from first filing to first legal load.
What questions do you have?
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How Can Truckers Fight Back Against Fuel Price Spikes?
Fuel just hit $4.80+ in several markets. Here is exactly how to protect yourself.
The number one tool is a Fuel Surcharge tied to the DOE weekly diesel index. Set a base price, say $3.00 a gallon, and every cent diesel goes above that automatically adjusts your rate. No renegotiating. No arguments. It just moves.
The critical mistake I see new carriers make constantly is quoting flat rates with zero FSC protection. When diesel spikes 50 cents on a truck running 120,000 miles a year that is $10,000 straight off your profit. That can wipe your entire margin on a slow month.
Get that FSC clause written into every rate confirmation and every contract before you sign. Shippers push back. Hold your ground. Your business survival is more important than making them comfortable.
For daily fuel savings use Mudflap for discounted diesel at thousands of stops. GasBuddy for Truckers for finding cheapest fuel on your exact route. On a 200 gallon fill-up saving 40 cents a gallon is $80 back in your pocket every single run.
How are you protecting your margins right now?
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