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Fuel prices, News

EIA short-term forecast optimistic despite OPEC cuts

EIA released its latest short-term energy outlook on Oct. 12, forecasting crude oil prices below $100 per barrel despite production cuts.

News, Products & Services, State, Truck Parking

Residents petition against proposed Love’s in Missouri town

Residents in Herculaneum, Mo., are trying to put a stop to a proposed Love’s Travel Stop, claiming it would bring in crime.

Federal, News, OOIDA

Trucking Alliance calls hair testing opposition ‘disappointing’; OOIDA president responds

The Trucking Alliance says there’s a “public safety problem” of illicit drug use among truckers and condemns opponents to hair testing.

Business

Kenan Advantage Group buys Toronto’s Connectrans

Fresh from acquiring New Jersey’s Carbon Express, Kenan Advantage Group adds to its logistics division by buying Connectrans Logistics.

Business, Products & Services

Spot load postings on MembersEdge jumped 5% last week

Load posts are up noticeably on MembersEdge, but there remain plenty of trucks available. Hurricane Ian’s effects are lingering.

Federal, News, Safety & Security

CVSA shares results of five-day hazmat inspection blitz

CVSA checked 6,000 vehicles carrying hazardous materials or dangerous goods during an unannounced five-day inspection blitz. How many were in violation?

Federal, News, OOIDA

OOIDA talks overtime, AB5 on Clubhouse

Whether it be in the courtroom or in Congress, OOIDA is dedicated to fighting for the interests of truck drivers.

News, OOIDA

OOIDA gears up for Truckers for Troops campaign

This year is the 16th OOIDA’s Truckers for Troops fundraising campaign. To date, the program has raised over $700,000 for military veterans.

News, State

Florida judge nullifies Hillsborough County transportation tax question

For the second time in as many years, one Florida county’s pursuit of additional transportation funding has been thwarted.

Business, News

IRS per diem rates for truckers stay the same

Per diem rates for truck drivers did not increase for 2022-23, remaining at $69 for travel in the U.S. and $74 for travel in Canada.