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Fuel prices, News

For the fifth week running, U.S. average diesel price drops

The average price per gallon for a diesel fuel dropped 2 cents on Monday, Nov. 26, compared to the Monday before, according to the federal Energy Information Administration. This is the fifth consecutive week of average price drops. The smallest decrease was in New England, where the average price dropped by a third of a […]

News

Do you know a trucker worthy of being named a 2019 Highway Hero?

There are only a few days remaining to nominate a truck driver for the annual Goodyear Highway Hero Award. Goodyear is asking the public’s help to find truckers who are worthy of its 2019 Highway Hero Award, which recognizes truckers who risk their own safety for the public good. Goodyear is accepting nominations through Nov. […]

News, OOIDA

Time is now to apply for 2019 OOIDA scholarship

Every year since the OOIDA Mary Johnston Scholarship Program started in 1998, descendants of truck drivers have received funds to go toward the pursuit of higher education. During its two decades of existence, the program has contributed $315,000 to 100 awardees, who are the children, grandchildren and legal dependents of OOIDA members. Applications and all […]

Opinion

Your new CSA score (hopefully without wrinkles)

The FMCSA’s new CSA (Compliance, Safety, Accountability) scoring system will forgive you for a little bad luck or a few failures in a particular area – maintenance, for example. But if you mess up in multiple areas – say maintenance, hours of service, and unsafe driving – you’re in trouble. That new system is based […]

News, OOIDA

It’s ‘Amarillo By Morning’ for The Spirit and then to Albuquerque

Three things come to mind when someone mentions Amarillo, Texas. First, George Straight’s 1983 country music hit, “Amarillo By Morning.” Second, because the city’s name so closely sounds like it, armadillos. Texas and armadillos. In fact, Jon Osburn, skipper of OOIDA’s touring tractor-trailer, plans to be in Amarillo for Thanksgiving. “I’m going to Amarillo for […]

News

DAT Solutions: Reefer rates rise for second straight week

Shippers are moving freight ahead of the holidays, with load posts on DAT MembersEdge up 7 percent last week. Truck posts were down 2 percent, which pushed load-to-truck ratios higher across the board. National average spot truckload rates reflected the stronger market: Reefer rates: $2.47 per mile, up 2 cents. Van rates: $2.08 per mile, […]

Features

Capitol Christmas Tree makes stop in Kansas City

As part of its journey from Oregon to Washington, D.C., the Capitol Christmas Tree made a stop in Kansas City, Mo., on Tuesday, Nov. 20. A crowd of about 100 people cheered as a brand new Kenworth W990 carrying an 80-foot noble fir rolled into Kansas City’s historic Union Station. The Capitol Christmas Tree was […]

News, State

States pursue, take action to aid drivers with suspended licenses

State officials around the country are taking steps to waive fees for certain drivers with suspended licenses to allow them to get back on the road legally. Advocates say such action incentivizes individuals to legally reinstate their license, keep their insurance coverage, and to prevent them from continuing to drive on a suspended license. Critics […]

News

CargoNet warns of increased cargo theft risk during Thanksgiving holiday

Long holiday weekends typically bring an uptick in traffic and an increase in reports of cargo theft. Industry leaders warn drivers, shippers and carriers to be prepared this Thanksgiving. CargoNet, a Jersey City, N.J.-based logistics security provider, says the total loss value of stolen cargo over the past five Thanksgiving holidays is more than $9.4 […]

News, Truck Parking

National Coalition on Truck Parking annual web conference slated for Dec. 6

As the U.S. Department of Transportation seeks participants for its truck parking survey, another response to Jason’s Law is also offering stakeholders a seat at the table regarding truck parking solutions. The National Coalition on Truck Parking will be holding its annual meeting on Dec. 6, accessible via web conference or phone call-in. From 1:30 […]