FMCSA Finalizes Phase 2 ELD Mandate: What Every CDL Driver Must Know Before October
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has published its final rule for Phase 2 ELD compliance, affecting an estimated 340,000 carriers operating under short-haul exemptions.
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10 storiesFMCSA Finalizes Phase 2 ELD Mandate: What Every CDL Driver Must Know Before October
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has published its final rule for Phase 2 ELD compliance, affecting an estimated 340,000 carriers operating under short-haul exemptions.
Uber Quietly Restructures Driver Pay Model in 12 Major Markets — Here's What Changed
Uber has rolled out a revised per-mile and per-minute rate structure in Chicago, Miami, Dallas, and nine other top markets. Some drivers report a 6–9% net decrease in hourly earnings.
NYC TLC Approves 8.4% Base Fare Increase Effective September 15 — Full Rate Card Inside
The Taxi & Limousine Commission voted 4-1 to approve the first citywide taxi fare increase in four years, citing driver cost-of-living data and fuel price trends.
LAX Revises Black Car & TNC Pre-Arranged Pickup Zones — New CPCN Verification Required
Los Angeles International Airport has announced significant changes to its pre-arranged transportation staging areas, with new Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity verification at entry.
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Diesel Drops to 3-Month Low Across Midwest Corridors — I-80 Corridor Sees Biggest Relief
EIA weekly data shows diesel averaging $3.71/gal across the Midwest region, a $0.13 drop from last month's peak. Analysts attribute the decline to refinery capacity coming back online.
Lyft Expands Earnings Guarantee Program to 8 New Cities After Successful Chicago Pilot
Following a 14-week pilot in Chicago that showed a 23% reduction in driver churn, Lyft is rolling out its hourly earnings floor guarantee to Atlanta, Phoenix, Seattle, and five other markets.
Chicago BACP Issues 90-Day Warning on Taxi Permit Renewals — 1,200 Licenses at Risk
The Bureau of Administrative Hearings has flagged 1,200 Chicago taxi permits as delinquent. Drivers have until November 30 to complete renewal or face license revocation.
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Corporate Travel Rebounds Drive 31% YoY Black Car Demand Surge — Best Fall in 5 Years
Ground transportation data from Motus and the Global Business Travel Association shows black car and executive sedan demand up 31% year-over-year as corporate travel budgets recover.
DAT Spot Rates Tick Up for Third Straight Week as Import Volumes Rise at West Coast Ports
DAT Solutions reports the national average dry van spot rate at $2.14/mile, up $0.07 from last week. Drayage demand at LA/LB ports is driving inbound load volume to 14-month highs.
IRS Increases Standard Mileage Rate to 71¢ for 2026 — How Rideshare Drivers Can Maximize the Deduction
The IRS has set the 2026 standard business mileage deduction at 71 cents per mile, up from 67 cents in 2025. Here's a practical breakdown of what this means for your Schedule C.