Trucker Route blog
Guides on the rules that cost a driver money when they are misread: speed limits, fuel tax and apportioned plates, the Canadian border, weigh station bypass. Each one names its author.
How to get your money back when a carrier won't pay
Leased to a carrier that's holding your escrow or settlement pay? What 49 CFR 376.12 requires, what to put in writing, and where to file a complaint.
By Robert M. Read article →How to save fuel in a semi truck at $6 diesel
Diesel passed $6 in September 2026. What 55, 60, 65 and 70 mph cost a truck in fuel, plus idling and tires, worked out from ORNL, EPA and Cummins numbers.
By Dmitriy K. Read article →Car hauler pay in 2026 and how to become an auto hauler
What auto haulers earn per BLS and carrier job ads, how to become a car hauler with a Class A CDL, stinger vs high-mount rigs, and federal length limits.
By Dmitriy K. Read article →IFTA and IRP explained for owner-operators (2026)
How IFTA fuel tax and IRP apportioned plates work in 2026: who must register, quarterly due dates, penalties, the records auditors check, and what changed.
By Robert M. Read article →PrePass vs Bestpass vs Drivewyze 2026: weigh station bypass and tolls compared
Bestpass and Drivewyze are both Fleetworthy now. How PrePass and Fleetworthy compare in 2026 on bypass sites, state gaps, prices, tolls and hardware.
By Dmitriy K. Read article →US-Canada border crossing for truckers: FAST, ACE and ACI eManifest rules
Truck drivers crossing between the US and Canada: ACE and ACI eManifest deadlines, FAST card rules, cabotage limits, hours of service and 2026 CBP fees.
By Irina S. Read article →Truck speed limits by state: 2026 reference
Truck speed limits for all 50 states and DC as of September 2026, the eight states that hold heavy trucks below cars on interstates, and the statute for each.
By Robert M. Read article →Live road conditions map
Closures, crashes and chain controls from state DOT feeds, and National Weather Service alerts for all 50 states.
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