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September 24, 2026 · Rules & filingsHouston Freight Rates Jump as Market Tightens FastHouston freight rates jumped: the Houston van spot rate rose 37% in a week and the market is now No. 2 tightest in the US. What it means for owner-operators.September 23, 2026 · Rules & filingsTexas Secretary of State Filing Goes Dark Sept. 25-29: SOSPortalTexas Secretary of State filing moves to SOSPortal on Sept. 29. Online filings stop at noon Sept. 25. What Texas trucking companies should file now.September 23, 2026 · Rules & filingsEnglish Proficiency Rule for Truckers: FMCSA Comments Close Oct. 9English proficiency rule for truckers: FMCSA wants out-of-service orders written into federal rules. Comments close Oct. 9. What changes at the border.September 23, 2026 · Rules & filingsUnlicensed Truck Drivers in Texas: Krugerville Police Tow Two RigsUnlicensed truck drivers in Texas: Krugerville police cited two drivers with no license at all and towed both trucks. What the weight rules mean for you.September 23, 2026 · Rules & filingsLaredo Bridges Truck Crossings Top 2.75 Million This YearLaredo bridges truck crossings reached 2,750,253 this fiscal year, up 0.4%. World Trade Bridge moved 89.1% of cargo. What it means for truckers.September 23, 2026 · Rules & filingsUnpaid Freight Bill in Laredo Leads to Theft of Service ChargeAn unpaid freight bill in Laredo led to a felony theft of service charge after a trucking company went unpaid for over $8,000. How to protect yourself.September 22, 2026 · Rules & filingsI-69 Houston Closure After 18-Wheeler FireAn 18-wheeler fire shut down I-69's Southwest Freeway in Houston Tuesday morning. See the alternate routes and what truckers should do.September 21, 2026 · Rules & filingsFMCSA DataQs Changes: How to Challenge a Wrong ViolationFMCSA's new DataQs rules are now in effect. States must review your challenge in three stages. See what it means for your record and what to do next.September 21, 2026 · Rules & filingsCBP Importer Number Crackdown: Cargo Can Stop at the BorderCBP is voiding importer numbers with wrong data. Cross-border freight can stall at the port. See what it means for your loads and what to ask before you haul.September 20, 2026 · Rules & filingsWorld Trade Bridge Saturday Hours: Open Until 7 p.m.World Trade Bridge Saturday hours in Laredo now run until 7 p.m. in a 3-month test. See what it means for your border crossings.September 20, 2026 · Rules & filingsBusiness 35 Closure: Rockport to Aransas Pass, Sept. 21-25Business 35 closes between Aransas Pass and Rockport Sept. 21-25 for railroad crossing repairs. See the TxDOT detours and how to plan your route.September 19, 2026 · Rules & filingsLaredo Bridge Toll Fines Jump Under New 3-Strikes RuleLaredo bridge toll fines for trucks run $500, $1,000 and $2,000 under the 3-strikes rule. Here is what truckers should do to avoid them.September 18, 2026 · Rules & filingsRio Grande City Road Closure: Fairgrounds Rd at SL 195TxDOT closes Fairgrounds Road through access at SL 195 in Rio Grande City for good on Sept 21. See the detours and how to plan your route.September 18, 2026 · Rules & filingsLaredo Freight Capacity Nearly Doubles as Estes Invests $56MEstes Express Lines is nearly doubling its Laredo, Texas terminal in a $56M cross-border freight expansion. Here's what it means for truckers.