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Kentucky Weight Distance Tax (KYU) 2026: Rate, Who Files & Quarterly Returns
Kentucky Weight Distance Tax (KYU) for 2026 — the $0.0285/mile rate, the 60,000-lb threshold, who needs a KYU number, quarterly filing, and how carriers (including Canadian cross-border fleets) track Kentucky miles. Separate from IFTA.
RegulationsSaskatchewan LCV Permits 2026: Driver Requirements, How to Apply & Compliance
Saskatchewan Long Combination Vehicle (LCV) permits — driver experience and record requirements, the 12-month LCV Driver's Certificate, how to apply through the Ministry of Highways, and how to manage LCV driver documents so certificates never lapse.
RegulationsNew York Highway Use Tax (HUT) 2026: Who Files, Rates & How to Report
New York Highway Use Tax (HUT) explained for 2026 — who needs a certificate of registration, the weight-based rate, filing frequency, and how carriers (including Canadian cross-border fleets) track NY miles and file. Separate from IFTA.
RegulationsConnecticut Highway Use Fee (HUF) 2026: Rates, Who Files & Quarterly Returns
Connecticut Highway Use Fee (HUF) for 2026 — the 26,000-lb threshold, the weight-based per-mile rate (from 2.5¢), registration via myconneCT, and the switch from monthly to quarterly filing. How carriers, including Canadian cross-border fleets, track Connecticut miles. Separate from IFTA.
RegulationsManitoba LCV Permits 2026: How to Apply & Manage Long Combination Vehicle Compliance
How to get a Manitoba Long Combination Vehicle (LCV) permit — the ARPS permitting system, carrier and driver requirements, and how to manage LCV driver certificates, abstracts, and permit documents so your fleet stays compliant.
Cross-BorderUSA Hazmat Permits & Registration 2026: PHMSA, FMCSA Safety Permit & State Permits
US hazmat permitting for carriers, including Canadian cross-border fleets — PHMSA Hazardous Materials Registration (who must register, 2026-2027 fees and deadline), the FMCSA Hazardous Materials Safety Permit, and state hazmat permits. Separate from Canadian TDG.
SafetyCargo Theft Hits Record Highs in 2026: The Rise of Strategic Theft
Cargo theft 2026 is at record levels, driven by strategic theft and cyber-enabled fictitious pickups. What Canadian carriers must know and do.
SafetyWhy Truck Insurance Hit a Record High in 2026: Nuclear Verdicts Explained
Truck insurance 2026 hit record highs. Learn how nuclear verdicts and social inflation drive premiums and what Canadian carriers on U.S. lanes can do.
Market & EconomyTariffs Are Adding $35K to a New Truck: The 2026 Equipment Squeeze
Tariffs are pushing truck prices 2026 sharply higher — up to ~$35K on a new Class 8. What it means for Canadian carriers' capex, parts, and cost per mile.
Market & EconomyCanadian Freight Market — Mid-2026 Update: Capacity Tightens, Rates Firm
Mid-2026 canada freight market 2026 check-in: capacity tightens, rates firm. ACT Research and Mordor Intelligence on rates, capacity, and consolidation.
Fuel & EnergyCanada's 2026 Fuel Tax Holiday: What Truckers Actually Save on Diesel
The fuel tax holiday 2026 cuts diesel ~4¢/L from Apr 20–Sep 7. What truckers actually save, when it ends, and why Clean Fuel costs keep rising.
Breaking RegulationsCARM Phase 3 Cutover Checklist for Carriers
CARM Phase 3 compliance checklist for Canadian carriers: BN15 enrolment, RPP posting, broker handoff, and the 30-day enforcement window.