A few recent independent-contractor wrinkles…

Apr 24, 2009

Updated Dec 14, 2009

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MATS to kick off with regs/biz news, custom trucks, antique trucks (did we say trucks?)

The big event is nearly here, thousands of plans have been laid, and March 26-28 in Louisville, Kentucky, MATS will feature perhaps the very biggest collection of vintage and custom rigs, vendors and suppliers, and owner-operators the nation over. Hope to see you there.

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CS Trucking's custom livestock-hauler 2024 Kenworth W900L

The namesake of Dalilah's Law is pictured here with FMCSA Administrator Derek Barrs during her visit to U.S. DOT headquarters recently. 'Her strength is the heartbeat of our mission,' FMCSA wrote on social media. 'Today’s committee vote for Dalilah’s Law is a promise kept to her and to every American on the road.'

Dalilah's Law passes committee as Congress debates non-citizen drivers, ELP, CDL mills

The first of ATBS's twice yearly updates for 2026 on owner-operator biz trends is set for March 24 late-afternoon on the East Coast, mid-afternoon out West. Register to catch it live via this link.

Did owner-ops bank more money in '25? Cost, income trends live update March 24

Hacking Double Brokerage Fraud

Majority of owner-ops victims of freight fraud, broker tricks: Survey

Small fleet 'gun-shy' about trucking biz investment amid extreme fuel volatility

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