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USA 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.
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.
RegulationsKentucky 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.
RegulationsAlberta LCV Permits 2026: Carrier Review, Driver Training & How to Apply
Alberta Long Combination Vehicle (LCV) permits — the carrier review and Safety Fitness Rating requirement, driver qualifications (PDIC, AMTA training, experience), how to apply to the Central Permit Office, and how to manage LCV driver certificates and documents.
RegulationsNew Mexico Weight Distance Tax 2026: Who Files, Rates & the WDT Permit
New Mexico Weight Distance Tax (WDT) explained for 2026 — the 26,000-lb threshold, the weight-based rate schedule, the annual electronic permit, quarterly filing, and how carriers (including Canadian cross-border fleets) track New Mexico miles. Separate from IFTA.
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.
Fuel & EnergyCanada's 2026 Fuel Tax Holiday: What Truckers Actually Save on Diesel
The fuel tax holiday 2026 cuts diesel ~4¢/L to Jan 31, 2027, then 2¢/L until Apr 1. What truckers save, when it ends, and why Clean Fuel costs keep rising.
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.
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.
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.