JAK, Agent for E Transport Carriers

10/13/2026

Truckload linehaul rates jumped 10.1% year over year in September, reaching their highest absolute level in four years, according to Cass Information Systems. It was the 21st consecutive month of year-over-year growth — and freight shipment counts turned positive for a second straight month after 42 months of declines.

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10/13/2026

10/09/2026

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10/09/2026

This 12% federal excise tax needs to be repealed. 🪚

"The tax adds $7,000 or more to the price of a standard trailer, at least $20,000 to the price of new clean-diesel trucks, and up to $50,000 to the price of zero-emission or alternative-fueled vehicles."

Legislation introduced in the U.S. Senate would end the 12% federal excise tax (FET) on new heavy-duty trucks and trailers. The Modern, Clean, and Safe

10/06/2026

10/05/2026

Thank you Georgia! Georgia suspended its 37.3-cent-per-gallon diesel excise tax from September 29 through October 29. The order also suspends certain state vehicle-weight restrictions as part of the fuel-supply emergency!

09/29/2026

☕ Happy National Coffee Day! One of the most dependable co-pilots a driver can have: coffee. :)

Stay safe, enjoy your favorite brew, and have a great day on the road! 🚛

09/28/2026

Per diem rates unchanged.

The IRS has released its per diem rates for the coming fiscal year, and the outcome depends on which method your company uses. The transportation-specific rate for truck drivers stays at $80 per day, while businesses using the High-Low Substantiation Method will see modest increases for both high-cost and standard areas. The details matter — including which localities qualify and when.

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09/28/2026

A federal lawsuit in Texas is accusing freight brokers C.H. Robinson and TQL of RICO violations, alleging racketeering tied to forced labor and wire fraud. The case, brought by six carriers, raises pointed questions about broker classification, carrier vetting, and the legal exposure brokers face — questions that extend well beyond the recent Montgomery ruling.

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09/22/2026

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