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For the week ending November 11, diesel prices across the United States averaged $3.521 per gallon, dropping 1.5 cents from the previous week, as reported by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. This is the third week in a row that prices have declined, with a cumulative decrease of 5.2 cents. Year-Over-Year ComparisonCompared to the same […]

Efforts to finalize a new six-year contract between workers at 36 ports along the East and Gulf coasts—from Maine to Texas—and container shipping companies came to a standstill on Tuesday after the union turned down a proposal involving automation. The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) ended discussions with the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) due to

A veteran executive from one of the nation’s largest trucking companies has passed away. C.R. England, a privately-owned firm employing around 4,000 drivers, announced today the passing of Gene England. The company shared the following statement: “It is with profound sadness that C.R. England, Inc. announces the passing of Gene England, Chairman Emeritus, after a

ARI Legacy Sleepers recently showcased an impressive 2025 Kenworth truck with a spacious sleeper that’s truly a sight to behold. On November 5, 2024, ARI, based in Indiana, posted on social media to thank the new owners of a 2025 Kenworth T680 with a 120″ ARI Legacy Sleeper on a 275″ wheelbase for their purchase.

Several road closures remain in place following a severe winter storm in Colorado last week. On Friday, November 8th, a ban on commercial vehicle travel was implemented as the storm significantly impacted the state. As of Monday morning, November 11th, several safety closures were still in effect due to hazardous road conditions caused by the

After a long career on the road, an experienced truck driver finally hung up her keys and began her well-deserved retirement. Swift Transportation announced on November 4 that driver Lori Simba had retired after 35 years in the industry. Fox4KC reported that Simba accumulated an impressive 4.5 million safe miles since she began driving in

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Trucking industry organizations are extending their congratulations to Donald Trump on securing a second term as President, urging his administration to promote policies that support the trucking community. The day after Trump’s election win, groups like the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) and the American Trucking Associations (ATA) are advocating for the administration to prioritize

Interstate 40 could reopen between North Carolina and Tennessee by New Year’s Day, though traffic will likely move more slowly than normal through the Pigeon River Gorge, per the North Carolina Department of Transportation. A section over a mile long on I-40’s eastbound side was washed out by Hurricane Helene, so traffic will be restricted

Kentucky State Police (KSP) will join a safety initiative this month aimed at reducing crashes involving commercial vehicles. From Monday, November 18, 2024, through Wednesday, November 20, 2024, KSP’s Commercial Vehicle Enforcement (CVE) team will participate in a focused traffic enforcement effort to help prevent accidents with commercial motor vehicles. “During this effort, KSP Commercial