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Fuel prices

Nevada Senate approves local diesel tax

Fueling in Nevada could soon make a bigger dent in the pocketbooks of professional drivers. The most noticeable trade-off would be additional truck parking.

Federal, News, OOIDA

Bill would repeal federal excise tax; OOIDA waits to see offset

Rep. Doug LaMalfa, R-Calif., again wants to repeal the federal excise tax on heavy-duty trucks and trailers. OOIDA wonders the source of replacement funds.

Today's Show

A look at the production of Land Line Magazine

Mary McKenna gets an inside look at the production of Land Line Magazine from Jami Jones and Mark Schremmer. For our most recent show and links, click here: OOIDA Foundation says Younger-Driver Stats Don’t Support Younger Drivers

Fuel prices, News

U.S. average diesel fuel price bumps up another two pennies

U.S. diesel fuel prices continue to ascend. The national average wend up a couple of cents, though the Rocky Mountain region average went up 4 cents.

Federal, News

FMCSA allows exemption for Groendyke’s extra tanker lights

Groendyke Transport gets to call attention to its tanker trailers with amber, pulsating brake lamps in addition to its regular brake lights for five years.

News

I-71, I-75 weigh station/rest areas in Kentucky to close temporarily

Truckers planning on resting in Kentucky off of I-71 may need to make other plans. Construction will temporary close two rest areas and one weigh station.

Tolls

Florida Senate approves plan for three toll roads

Nearing passage at the Florida statehouse is legislation to move forward three toll projects that are billed to benefit the economies of rural areas, enhance trade and tourism, and mitigate congestion.

Crime & Courts, News

Bond set for driver in Denver-area I-70 crash

Bond has been set at $400,000 for the driver in the Denver area 28-vehicle pileup that killed four last week. Charges likely will be filed Friday.

News

Falcon Transport shuts down operations suddenly

115-year-old carrier Falcon Transport unexpectedly shuts down, surprising management and drivers on the road, leaving some loads in limbo.

Today's Show

Advice From the Boss Man

Mark Reddig and producer Barry Spillman talk back bumper options with Bryan Martin, boss man at the Chrome Shop Mafia. For our most recent show and links, click here:  New North American Trade Agreement Receives Mixed Reviews