The IRS per diem rate for truck drivers in 2026 is $80 per day. Here is how it works, how carriers structure per diem pay, and how to track it correctly in your books.

Truck driver pay per mile in 2026 ranges from $0.45 to $0.85 CPM depending on experience and freight type. Here is how carriers structure pay to attract drivers and what it actually costs the fleet.

Truck driver tax deductions in 2026 can save owner operators thousands. Here is the full list of what qualifies, how per diem and Section 179 work, and what records you need to protect every claim.

IFTA filing trips up more carriers than it should. Here is exactly what IFTA is, who must file, what data you need, the most common errors, and how to file every quarter without the scramble.

Detention pay is one of the most commonly missed revenue sources in trucking. Here is what it is, what it pays in 2026, and how carriers can stop losing money to uncollected accessorial charges.

Factoring and quick pay both get carriers paid faster, but the costs, flexibility, and trade-offs are very different. Here is how to compare them and decide what makes sense for your operation.