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After years of a struggling freight market, 2026 appears to be a turnaround year, getting off to a strong start. At the same time, spiking fuel prices are colliding into trucking’s momentum. It’s shaping up to be a very interesting year. In this article, we’ll dig into the latest numbers and answer questions, including: What does the crackdown and enforcement on illegal capacity really mean? What are the latest trends for owner-operator miles, rates, fuel costs, maintenance,

Missing a tax deadline can happen, especially for owner-operators who are busy running their businesses. However, what matters most is what you do next. Filing your tax return as soon as possible after the deadline can significantly reduce the penalties and interest that build up over time. The longer you wait, the more expensive the situation becomes. When a taxpayer misses the deadline and owes taxes, the IRS generally applies two different penalties: the failure to file pe

Find out how to manage rising fuel costs in your owner-operator business

If you’re an owner-operator, you don’t have to go far to find bad tax advice. It shows up at the fuel island, in Facebook groups, in carrier breakrooms, and from other drivers who mean well but are usually speaking from personal experience rather than actual tax rules. Unfortunately, bad tax advice has a way of costing truck drivers real money, often months or years after it was followed. Below are six of the most common examples we hear every tax season and why they should n

What Truck Drivers Need to Know About the New Tax Law In July 2025, Congress passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), a sweeping tax law that locks in major tax cuts from the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and introduces new deductions, credits, and savings opportunities. Many of these changes directly impact owner-operators, giving truck drivers new ways to reduce taxes, plan ahead, and keep more money in their pockets. This guide breaks down the most important parts of th

Tax season is here, which means it’s time to start thinking about filing your 2025 taxes. Before you start, we’re here to make sure you’re up to date on some of the significant changes that have happened over the past year that could affect your tax return . In this article, we’re going to provide you with a list of a few things that have changed and a few things that are carrying over from the previous tax season. Are you an owner-operator who needs help with your 2025 taxes