Diesel prices and the spot market
Rising diesel prices are likely to have an ongoing effect on the spot market. Stephen Petit of DAT tells us what to expect before getting into the latest numbers and trends.
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Rising diesel prices are likely to have an ongoing effect on the spot market. Stephen Petit of DAT tells us what to expect before getting into the latest numbers and trends. Also, when it comes to technology, truckers for the most part focus on what makes the truck go – engine, drive train, tires and so on. Past that, it was through the muffler and out the stack. But that’s not so anymore – and after-treatment is now a big deal. And the FMCSA has dropped two proposals related to people applying for their CDLs. And OOIDA supports both actions.
Catch up on the news with Scott Thompson
Organizers of The People’s Convoy against COVID-19 mandates and restrictions head to Capitol Hill for talks. Two bills that would benefit the livelihoods of truckers in Washington State are closer to becoming law. And Tesla claims its Autopilot and Full Self-Driving systems actually improve safety.
Putting after-treatment up front
When it comes to technology, truckers for the most part focus on what makes the truck go – engine, drive train, tires and so on. Past that, it was through the muffler and out the stack. But that’s not so anymore – and after-treatment is now a big deal.
CDL proposals dropped
The FMCSA has dropped two proposals related to people applying for their CDLs. And OOIDA supports both actions.
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- You can write and post a review of the doctor who performed your DOT physical to be shared with your fellow truckers – or look up other reviews of a doctor – through the OOIDA website.
- Marty Ellis and the Spirit of the American Trucker are at the TA in Vero Beach, Fla. That’s at Exit 147 off Interstate 95. Find upcoming Spirit stops here.
- You can find more on truck repair and maintenance from TA Petro, here. If you have questions you can email them to AskTATruckService@ta-petro.com.
- Get more information about the freight market. And you can find loads at OOIDA Members Edge.
- Be sure to check out the Fighting for Truckers website. Remember, it’s never too late to contact your lawmakers. You can do that via the website or by calling 202-224-3121.
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- You can donate to the Truckers for Troops fund all year.
- OOIDA has an online resource to provide access to information needed to operate in the coronavirus pandemic. Click on the COVID-19 menu at the top of the page on the Land Line Media website.