Resources
Learn the game. Without getting scammed.
Diesel Jumped 18¢ in One Week: Recalculate Your Break-Even RPM
Every time diesel climbs, the owner-operator pays the bill first — not the broker. The national average moved almost 18 cents a gallon in seven days. If your rate is still the one you were quoting two weeks ago, your margin already got thinner.
Non-Domiciled CDL Rules 2026: What Actually Changed
If the words "non-domiciled" are printed across the front of your CDL, the ground moved on March 16, 2026. FMCSA rewrote who can hold one, on what basis, and for how long — and the rule is in effect now.
INOP or "Runs and Drives"? The One Word That Kills Your Day
You accept the load, deadhead 40 miles to the pickup, and the car the broker swore "runs and drives" has a seized engine. Inop vehicle transport is one of the quietest ways to lose money in car hauling, and it almost always starts with a mislabeled listing.
English at the Roadside: The Out-of-Service Rule Becomes Federal Law
The English proficiency requirement moves from guidance to permanent federal rule. How the two-step inspection works and how to prepare.
How Car Hauling Dispatch Works in the US
What a dispatcher does (and does not do), how a load reaches you, and why that changes the end of your month.
Resources
| Date | Category | Headline |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 3, 2026 | Operating Cost | Diesel Jumped 18¢ in One Week: Recalculate Your Break-Even RPM |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Compliance | Non-Domiciled CDL Rules 2026: What Actually Changed |
| Aug 2, 2026 | Due Diligence | INOP or "Runs and Drives"? The One Word That Kills Your Day |
| Aug 1, 2026 | Compliance | English at the Roadside: The Out-of-Service Rule Becomes Federal Law |
| Jun 6, 2026 | Guide | How Car Hauling Dispatch Works in the US |
| Jun 6, 2026 | Fraud Watch | Owner-Operator: How to Start Without Getting Scammed |
| Jun 6, 2026 | Numbers | RPM, Deadhead and How to Read a Good Load |