Diesel Price Jumps 10.5¢, National Average at $2.705
Diesel had a big increase in price this week, going up 10.5¢ to reach $2.705/gallon, according to Monday’s weekly update from the Energy Information Administration. The rise in…
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FMCSA Driver Pre-Screening Starts in December
Earlier this month, Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced that carriers will be given access to the Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS) database used by roadside inspectors and…
5 commentsDriver Turnover Rates At Record Lows
Difficulty getting hired and low pay are a common complaint amongst drivers today, and the reason isn’t surprising. With the driver turnover rate at 52% for large truckload…
2 commentsAugust Heavy Duty Truck Orders Up 15% over July, Still Down YOY
ACT Research reports that Class 8 vehicle orders increased 15% in August, a positive signal for the trucking industry, but no guarantee of sustained demand. Heavy duty commercial…
No commentsHeavy-Duty Engine Reliability Increases: Mercedes On Top, Mack On The Bottom
J.D. Power and Associates’ annual heavy-duty engine owner satisfaction survey showed a large increase in happy vocational truck owners, due to a general decline in engine problems. Four…
No commentsDiesel Continues Decline, Drops 1.2¢ to $2.622
The Department of Energy released weekly fuel price reports this afternoon, stating that the national average over the past week for a gallon of diesel was $2.622 at…
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