Owner-operators
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ELD Research
Owner-operators are likely to push December’s compliance deadline
Small carriers and owner-operators continue to lag behind their larger counterparts in making the switch from automatic onboard recording devices…
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Chart of the Week
July diesel tax increase squeezes small carriers in the Midwest
Diesel prices jumped in the Midwest this month due to a significant tax increase. Small carriers will have to adjust…
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Legal issues
Trucking exemption still in question after AB 5 clears hurdle
California bill affecting owner-operators will die if not on governor's desk by September 13.
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Fuel
IMO 2020: A new higher normal for diesel prices? by FreightWaves Intel Group is available on SONAR
FreightWaves' Freight Intel Group has released a new study of the impact of IMO 2020 on the U.S. trucking industries…
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Driver issues
Analysis shows owner-operators benefiting from Trump tax cuts
Not all independent truckers are seeing those benefits
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Technology
RIO democratizes digitalization by supporting small logistics companies
RIO aims to connect different stakeholders within the transport logistics segment and push the industry towards digitalization.
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Innovation
SmartHop is automating load-booking process for owner operators and small fleets
Freight matching startup SmartHop has built a technology platform that helps truckers plan, search and book their loads in a…
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Driver issues
Settlement in long-running truck lease lawsuit against C.R. England set for final approval
A long-running lawsuit over leased vehicles appears to be reaching its conclusion. The lawsuit, Roberts, et al. v. C.R. England,…
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News
J.B. Hunt launches new drop trailer program 360box
J.B. Hunt is transforming into a truly mode-agnostic capacity provider.
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News
Government watchdogs urge review of underride guard requirements
GAO also recommends more research that could lead to side guard requirements.
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