May 1, 2026
Most owner-operators have no idea what their true cost per mile is, which is why they accept loads that lose them money. Here is how to actually calculate it, what the typical 2026 number looks like, and how to use it on the load board.
May 1, 2026
Most owner-operators overpay the IRS by thousands every year because they miss legitimate deductions. Here is the plain-English checklist of what you can actually write off in 2026, with real dollar examples and the records you need to keep.
April 30, 2026
Detention costs trucking $15 billion a year and less than half of invoices get paid. Here is the small carrier playbook to recover detention revenue in 2026.
April 29, 2026
Werner Q1 2026 beat analyst estimates by 140% with $809M revenue. Here is what the truckload market recovery means for small carrier margins and contracts.
April 26, 2026
FMCSA is preparing a $2M minimum liability NPRM as 2026 truck insurance premiums climb. How small carriers and owner-operators protect margin now.
April 24, 2026
Diesel topped $5.60 a gallon in mid April 2026. Here is how small carriers can build a fuel surcharge formula that actually keeps pace with pump prices.
April 22, 2026
California Clean Truck Check fee rose to $32.13 per vehicle in 2026. Here is what out-of-state small carriers must do before their next California run.
April 17, 2026
Michelin and Yokohama hike commercial truck tire prices 7-10% on May 1 as tariffs bite. How small carriers and owner operators protect their margins.
April 16, 2026
Commercial truck insurance averages $421 per month in 2026 but owner-operators pay far more. Here are proven strategies to cut premiums without cutting coverage.
April 13, 2026
The per diem deduction can save owner-operators $10,000-$15,000 or more per year in taxes. Here's exactly how it works, who qualifies, how to track it, and the common mistakes that trigger IRS problems.