Editorial standards
Sourcing
Every fact in a story comes from a named source, and we link to it. We state only what the sources support, and we say who said it: “according to the Justice Department”, “the company said”. When sources disagree, we say so.
Allegations and charges
Charges, indictments and lawsuits are allegations until a court decides, and we say so. We don’t name private individuals who are charged, arrested or wanted but not convicted, even when the police publish the name. We do name companies and public officials when official records name them.
Corrections
If we get something wrong, we fix it and add a note at the end of the story saying what changed and when. To report an error, write to [email protected] with a link to the story.
Independence and advertising
Advertisers and sources have no say in what we cover or how we cover it. Sponsored material is always labeled and never mixed into the news.
Rules and politics
Rules on immigration, language and licensing divide people. We report what a rule says, who it applies to, from what date and what the agency or court gave as its reason. We don’t take sides.
News, not advice
We report and explain. Our stories are general information about the industry, not legal, immigration, tax or safety advice for your truck, your license or your company. Rules differ by state and change often: the regulation itself, the agency that enforces it and your own adviser are the ones to rely on.
Contact
Write to the editor at [email protected].