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Fuel prices

Weekly reports show average diesel prices are higher than a week ago

Diesel prices have been on an upward trend since Nov. 9, 2020. The federal weekly report showed an average price of $3.072 on March 1.

Federal, News, OOIDA

OOIDA supports rear guard procedural change, cautions against side mandate

OOIDA supported including rear guards in annual inspections but cautioned against future plans to mandate front or side underride guards.

News, State, Tolls

Lawmakers in seven states push toll changes

Legislators around the country are reviewing efforts to authorize and to eliminate tolls for vehicles traveling through their states.

Federal, News

Buttigieg discusses Highway Trust Fund solutions at AASHTO meeting

U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said all options must be considered when looking for sustainable ways to fund the nation’s highways. As part of a virtual meeting last week with the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, Buttigieg was asked how solvency could be restored to the Highway Trust Fund. Buttigieg […]

Equipment

Bendix recalls certain check valves due to air leak

Bendix is recalling about 2,000 single check valves that may have an air leak, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Tolls

Pennsylvania Turnpike ranked world’s most expensive toll road

A report lists the Pennsylvania Turnpike is the most expensive toll road in the world, with tolls in New York and Florida also on the list.

OOIDA

OOIDA’s tour trailer returns to Carl’s Corner, Texas

Many tales can be told of Carl’s Corner from days of yore. The former home of Willie’s Place is the next stop for OOIDA’s tour trailer.

Federal, News

FMCSA rear impact guard inspection proposal comments due March 1

FMCSA proposed to make rear guards part of the annual inspection. Comments will be accepted through March 1.

Truck Parking

The Parking Zone – February 2021

A lot of action in February regarding truck parking, with Kansas showing signs of positive action and Georgia perhaps slowing down progress.

TRACER Alert

TRACER reports theft of 2010 Peterbilt 386 in Houston

A TRACER Alert has been issued for white 2010 Peterbilt 386 stolen in Houston. There a $500 reward for info leading to recovery of it.