July 19, 2026
ATRI's new report puts industry costs at a record $2.336 per mile with empty miles stuck at 16.7% — meaning one in six miles you run pays you nothing. Here is the effective-rate math and the five disciplines that turn deadhead into recovered profit.
May 24, 2026
Trucking nuclear verdicts hit $44M+ median in 2026 as premiums surge 20-30% and coverage is denied. How small carriers protect themselves before the next accident.
May 23, 2026
Parts and labor costs up 27% since 2020 while only 54% of service is scheduled. Here's the deferred maintenance crisis data and what small fleets must do now.
May 19, 2026
CDL driver pay averages $73,000 in 2026 as large carrier turnover tops 90%. How small fleets win the retention battle without matching mega-carrier wages.
May 16, 2026
Nuclear verdicts hit a $51M median in 2026 as Congress moves to raise the $750K federal minimum to $5M. Here's how small carriers protect their bottom line.
May 14, 2026
FMCSA launches ELD-based detention study as ATRI pegs annual loss at $15.1B. A small carrier plan to bill, collect, and document wait time in 2026.
May 12, 2026
Small trucking bankruptcy wave continues into Q2 2026 as carriers exit 1,000+ per week. Survival playbook for fleets under five trucks to avoid failure.
May 9, 2026
Diesel jumped 28.9 cents in a single week to $5.64. Here is how small carriers reset the fuel surcharge and protect margin before the next spike hits.
May 9, 2026
Diesel jumped 28.9 cents to $5.64 a gallon the week ending May 4, 2026. Here is how small carriers rebuild fuel surcharge math for the rest of May.
May 4, 2026
Truck repair costs hit $16,192 per unit in 2026 with parts tariffs rising. Here is the fleet PM strategy that keeps small carriers at 12-18 cents per mile.