Late‑June Cooldown: USDOT registrations slip to 2,729 as new carrier adds ease amid end‑of‑month seasonality and freight pause | USDOT Market Analysis Week of 2026-06-28

Introduction The latest USDOT registration data for the week of June 22–28, 2026 captures a clear late‑June cooldown in new entrants. Total registrations fell to 2,729, driven largely by fewer new motor carriers, while broker and “other” filings also eased. This aligns with typical end‑of‑month/weekend seasonality and a freight market…

Daily Trucking Digest – June 29, 2026

MAERSK SHIFTS SOCAL IMPORT BOXES FROM BNSF TO UNION PACIFIC RailState data shows Maersk concentrating nearly all LA–Long Beach outbound intermodal on UP’s Sunset Route, shifting roughly 1,000 containers a week and boosting UP’s share to about 59%. SCHNEIDER ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL LEADERSHIP CHANGES AHEAD OF CEO TRANSITION As Mark Rourke…

Daily Trucking Digest – June 27, 2026

PRIME SUES IRS FOR $11M OVER REEFER DIESEL EXCISE TAX; CREDIT COULD BENEFIT SMALL CARRIERS Prime Inc. filed a federal suit seeking a refund of fuel excise taxes paid on diesel used to power refrigeration units, arguing it qualifies as off‑highway fuel; experts note owner-operators may be eligible for the…

Daily Trucking Digest – June 26, 2026

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Tax help when disaster strikes: How the Taxpayer Advocate Service can keep owner-operators and fleets on the road

Why TAS matters to trucking right now When floods, fires or hurricanes derail operations, cash flow gets tight fast for owner-operators and fleets. The Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS)—an independent organization within the IRS—steps in when taxpayers can’t resolve issues through normal IRS channels, helping protect your rights and remove roadblocks…