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Laws & rulesUber and Lyft Drivers Now Have Unions in Massachusetts and California: What It Means for Your Pay
Massachusetts drivers are already bargaining with Uber and Lyft, California certified a union for about 800,000 drivers in September, and Illinois just passed its own law. Here's what could change, what won't, and when.
Trucking & CDLSplit Your Sleeper Berth, Pause Your 14-Hour Clock: FMCSA's HOS Pilot Programs Explained
FMCSA will test 6/4 and 5/5 sleeper splits and a pause of up to 3 hours on the 14-hour clock with 512 drivers in 2027. Here's how the rules would work, who can join, what it pays and the risks.
Rideshare & deliveryDriving Uber or Lyft in a Tesla: Is It Possible, Is It Profitable, and How Much Range Do You Need?
Yes, a Tesla qualifies for Uber and Lyft, and Model 3 is on Uber's Comfort Electric list. We break down charging cost per mile, the daily range a full-time driver needs, and when renting beats buying.
Rideshare & deliveryRecord Gas Prices and No More Relief Programs: How Gig Drivers Can Protect Their Pay This Fall
Gas set a September record of $4.33 a gallon, and the spring fuel relief from Uber, Lyft and DoorDash has ended. Here's what savings still exist and how to keep fuel from eating your profit.
Trucking & CDLFMCSA Restores 30-Day Emergency HOS Relief and Cracks Down on ELDs: What Truckers Need to Know
As of October 5, 2026, automatic hours-of-service relief during declared emergencies lasts up to 30 days again. FMCSA has also pulled nearly 100 ELDs from its registry and wants to end self-certification.
Laws & rulesAre You Owed Money? Lyft's $272.5M California Settlement and DoorDash's $131.5M NYC Payout
Two record settlements over driver pay landed within ten days. Who qualifies, how the money will be paid, and why most drivers don't need to file anything.
Rideshare & deliveryUber's 2026 Driver Update: Which New Features Actually Put Money in Your Pocket?
Uber's yearly "Only on Uber" event added tip protection, faster wait-time pay and paid in-app tasks. Here's which changes raise earnings and which just tidy the app.
Getting startedHow to Choose Your First Driving Job: Gig App, Package Route, or CDL?
Three roads lead into paid driving. Here's how to pick the one that fits your car, your schedule and your income goal.
Rideshare & deliveryUber vs Lyft in 2026: Which Pays Drivers More?
Same car, same city, different apps. How Uber and Lyft compare on pay, requirements and demand, and why most drivers run both.
Rideshare & deliveryDoorDash vs Uber Eats vs Instacart: The Best Delivery App for Beginners
Delivery apps are the easiest way to start driving for money. Here's how the big three compare, and which one to download first.
Taxes & insuranceHow Much Do Rideshare and Delivery Drivers Really Make After Expenses?
$25 an hour on the app isn't $25 in your pocket. A walk-through of gas, wear and self-employment tax with real numbers.
Taxes & insuranceThe 2026 IRS Mileage Rate Went Up Mid-Year: What Gig Drivers Need to Know
The business mileage rate is 72.5¢ for January–June and 76¢ for July–December 2026. Here's how to use both rates correctly.
Taxes & insurance“No Tax on Tips” Explained for Rideshare and Delivery Drivers
Drivers can deduct up to $25,000 of tips from federal income tax for 2025–2028. Who qualifies, what's excluded, and what you still owe.
Taxes & insuranceRideshare Insurance: The Coverage Gap Most New Drivers Miss
Your personal policy probably won't cover you while the app is on. Here's how coverage works in each 'period' and how to fill the gap.
Trucking & CDLFree CDL Training: How Company-Sponsored Programs Really Work
Prime, CRST, Roehl, Swift and others will pay for your CDL. Here's what 'free' costs you, and how to compare offers.
Trucking & CDLHow to Get Your CDL in 2026: A Step-by-Step Guide
From the DOT physical to the road test: every step to a Class A license, what it costs, and how long it takes.
Trucking & CDLOTR vs Regional vs Dedicated vs LTL: Which Trucking Job Fits Your Life?
The type of freight decides your home time more than the company does. A plain-English guide to the four main trucking job types.
Trucking & CDLWhy LTL Drivers Earn Some of the Best Pay in Trucking
Old Dominion, ABF, TForce, Estes and XPO pay $75k–$120k and send most drivers home every night. Here's how to get in.
Rideshare & deliveryAmazon Flex vs Amazon DSP: Contractor or Employee?
Both deliver Amazon packages, but one is a flexible gig in your own car and the other is a full-time job in a company van.
Rideshare & deliveryIs UPS the Best Driving Job You Can Get Without a CDL?
UPS package drivers can reach the mid-$40s an hour with a pension. Here's what the job is really like, and how people get in.
Getting started12 Driving Jobs That Give You the Vehicle
No car? No problem. These companies hand you the van, truck, bus or SUV, and most pay for the gas too.
Getting startedThe Best Driving Jobs You Can Get at 18
Uber and most trucking jobs require 21, but plenty of companies hire 18-year-olds. Here's where to start.
Getting startedDriving Jobs for Retirees: Flexible Work That Pays
School buses, kids' rides, airport runs and RV deliveries. Driving jobs that fit a retiree's schedule and experience.
Rideshare & deliveryMake Money With Your Pickup Truck: Bungii, GoShare, Curri and Frayt
Your truck can earn $24–$60 an hour hauling furniture, supplies and big items. Here's how the top apps compare.
Rideshare & deliveryMedical Courier Driving: Steady Routes With a Purpose
Deliver prescriptions, lab samples and supplies. What Dropoff, Medzoomer and medical transport jobs require and pay.
Trucking & CDLSchool Bus Driver: A Free CDL, Summers Off, and Often a Pension
Most districts pay for your CDL-B training. Here's how school bus driving works and who it suits best.
Getting startedHoliday Season Driving Jobs: Where to Earn Extra Cash This Fall
October through December is the busiest time of year for delivery. Here's where the seasonal work is and how to get hired fast.
Trucking & CDLLease-Purchase Trucking: Read This Before You Sign
Owning your truck through the carrier sounds like a shortcut to big money. Often it isn't. What to check before you sign.
Laws & rulesHours of Service Rules Explained for New Truck Drivers
The 11-hour, 14-hour and 70-hour rules decide how much you can drive and earn. A plain-English guide.
Laws & rulesTrucking Rule Changes in 2025–2026: English Proficiency, Non-Domiciled CDLs and the Clearinghouse
Three federal changes affect who can get and keep a CDL. What they are and what they mean for drivers.
Laws & rulesWhere App Drivers Have a Minimum Wage: CA, MA, MN, WA, NYC and More
Federal law doesn't guarantee contractors a minimum wage, but several states and cities do. A state-by-state rundown.
Rideshare & delivery10 Ways Gig Drivers Earn More Per Hour
Small habits add up. Ten proven ways to raise your real hourly pay on Uber, Lyft, DoorDash and other apps.