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August 2026

Career Planning

Tariffs and Your Paycheck: How Trade Policy Is Reshaping Trucking in 2026

Tariffs added ~$10K to Class 8 truck prices in 2026. See how trade policy hits driver pay, freight demand, and owner-operator math—plus the SCOTUS case to watch.

By FreightSocial, 1 week ago
Fleet Management

Freight Market Mid-2026: Real Rate Recovery or Just a Head Fake?

Freight market mid-2026 rate recovery breakdown: spot at $2.01/mile, contract at $2.12, but demand is still down 6-7%. What it means for driver pay.

By FreightSocial, 2 weeks ago
Career Planning

Fentanyl on the DOT Drug Panel: What the New CDL Drug Test Means for Drivers in 2026

FMCSA is adding fentanyl to the DOT drug panel in 2026. Here’s what CDL drivers need to know about oral fluid testing, Clearinghouse downgrades, and Rx flags.

By FreightSocial, 2 weeks ago
Career Planning

The Non-Domiciled CDL Crackdown: What Every Driver Needs to Know in 2026

The non-domiciled CDL crackdown starts March 16, 2026. Learn who’s affected, what happens at renewal, and how carriers should prepare for the fallout.

By FreightSocial, 2 weeks ago
DOT and Compliance

Your ELD Just Got Revoked: What to Do Before the FMCSA Deadline

Your ELD was revoked by FMCSA? Learn how to check the revoked list, use your 60-day window, switch to a compliant ELD, and run paper logs legally.

By FreightSocial, 2 weeks ago
DOT and Compliance

Your ELD Just Got Revoked: What to Do Before the FMCSA Deadline

Your ELD got revoked by FMCSA? 79+ devices are off the list. Here’s how to check, replace within 60 days, and run paper logs before the deadline.

By FreightSocial, 2 weeks ago

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