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NASTC President David Owen slams the FMCSA's call to scrap carrier lease-purchases as a "knee-jerk, one-size-fits-all" fix to a complex issue. https://ow.ly/NrwU50VgNkH

Congratulations to K&J Trucking and Decker Truck Line on being named winners in the CarriersEdge Best Fleets to Drive For competition! https://ow.ly/r3CH50VcYHT

Many owner-operators dream of expanding beyond one truck, but vets know: it’s not just about more trucks—it’s about the drivers. Focus on them first to scale up successfully.

Tariffs and other factors are shaking up the freight market, but there’s good news. Boost your profits by slashing costs. Just a single mpg improvement in diesel efficiency can save you thousands each year.

Nominations are open for 2025 Trucker of the Year! We’re recognizing owner-operators who shine in tough freight markets. Think you’ve got what it takes? Nominate yourself now! https://ow.ly/2P9b50VawJF

UPDATE: The U.S. Treasury won’t enforce fines on small businesses failing to report ownership info under the Corporate Transparency Act.

The cargo-theft and freight fraud epidemic saw immense challenges aired in Congressional hearing Thursday with reps from OOIDA and small-biz trucking, brokerage, law enforcement and more: https://ow.ly/J8HV50V8Tyj

TQL hit with suit in transparency saga seeking records on 14 more loads, as well as remedy for the broker's contractual waivers regulators flagged as out of bounds: https://ow.ly/66YS50V8TBn

Big congrats due to Florida-headquartered two-truck Southpoint Exchange and its owner-operator Kenny Wingate, Trucker of the Month for February, putting him in the running for Trucker of the Year. His story: https://ow.ly/nJXb50V8BGM

Truck parking will be shuttered at this OK turnpike plaza, cargo theft incidents fell off in January, and more news from around trucking: https://ow.ly/HVmb50V8gNG