❓ Q1: Where can I find the cheapest diesel this week?
🛠 A: Use apps like Mudflap, Trucker Path, or GasBuddy. Right now, Missouri and Texas are showing the lowest diesel prices nationwide | avg. $3.83/gal.
❓ Q2: When’s the IFTA Q2 deadline?
🛠 A: The deadline was July 31, 2025. If you missed it, file immediately to avoid penalties. Late fees vary by state.
❓ Q3: Are rates going up this month?
🛠 A: Some reefer and flatbed lanes (especially in the Midwest) are seeing minor increases due to late summer produce hauls. Dry van still stable but low in the Southeast.
❓ Q4: Is my ELD system still FMCSA-compliant?
🛠 A: FMCSA updated its approved ELD list in July 2025. Double-check your provider at eld.fmcsa.dot.gov. Some older devices are now delisted.
❓ Q5: What’s the weather outlook for this week?
🛠 A: Expect heavy storms in the Great Plains and possible flooding delays in Ohio and Pennsylvania. Stay alert on the I-70 and I-76 corridors.
✨ Bonus Tip of the Week:
Plan for Labor Day delays. Many shippers will reduce hours from August 30, September 2. Prebook loads now to avoid deadhead miles.
