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Guides, notes and calculators for small fleets, from someone who has worked dispatch, billing and safety.

Pre-Trip Guides

Step-by-step guides before you roll

Getting paid
C.H. Robinson Buys RXO: What the $5.8B Deal Means for Small Carrier Pay
C.H. Robinson agreed to buy RXO for $5.8 billion. What it changes for small carriers' rates, broker mix and carrier setup, and what it does not.
Oct 6, 2026 · 7 min read
Safety & compliance
C.H. Robinson and TQL RICO Lawsuit: What It Means for Small Carriers
Six carriers sued C.H. Robinson and TQL under RICO on Sept. 23. What the complaint alleges, what it does not prove, and what a small fleet does now.
Oct 6, 2026 · 7 min read
Safety & compliance
IFTA, KYU and NY HUT: The Filing Calendar That Keeps a Small Fleet Out of Penalties
IFTA, KYU, NM weight distance, NY HUT and CT highway use fee due dates, who must file, and what a missed quarter costs a 3-10 truck fleet. With a checklist.
Oct 6, 2026 · 8 min read

Notes from the operations desk

AI in operations
Why I'm Turning the Dome Light On
What Dome Light is, who it is for, and what I will write about: AI that actually helps, staying safe, and getting paid.
Oct 2, 2026 · 2 min read

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