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Fuel prices, News

Diesel prices jump a quarter per gallon from a week ago

Diesel prices have jumped a startling amount from a week ago, according to ProMiles.com. Lagging fuel surcharges can mess a driver up.

News, OOIDA, State

Washington Legislature nears approval of rest area, restroom bills

Washington Senate backs bills to keep rest areas open, and to provide truck drivers with access to restrooms at port facilities.

Business, News

Trucking job growth in February strongest in four years

With nearly two consecutive years of monthly growth, trucking jobs continue to post strong gains, putting the pandemic in the rearview mirror.

News, OOIDA

Taxes simplified on upcoming ‘Live From Exit 24’

Taxes are the topic of the next episode of “Live From Exit 24.” Tax expert Barry Fowler will discuss what truckers need to know this year.

Coronavirus, News

The People’s Truck Convoy enters final leg, plans to loop D.C. Saturday

A cross-country truck convoy protesting vaccination and mask mandates enters its final leg before turning toward Washington, D.C.

News, State

Washington state drops fuel export tax

An export tax on fuel has been removed from a Washington state transportation funding package to benefit highway and bridge work, and ferries.

News, OOIDA

Course helps truckers find success as owner-operators

OOIDA’s Truck to Success course gives drivers the knowledge to successfully transition to being an owner-operator and to grow their business.

Fuel prices, News

Oil market clouded with uncertainty

Global unrest not enough to convince OPEC to adjust its monthly production plan for April 2022 that was originally endorsed in April 2020.

News, State

States take steps to end ticket quotas

State legislators in at least a half dozen statehouses are weighing bills to eliminate or curtail policing for profit via ticket quotas.

Business, Equipment

New truck sales flat, masking the true story

Flat commercial truck sales data don’t tell the whole story, says analyst firm ACT Research. There’s a backlog that isn’t showing up.