Truck owners who operate in California now have until Jan. 31 to register their trucks and pay a $30 fee in CARB s system. Also: Diesel prices see slight increase; small number of Great Dane trailers recalled.
The WB side of the Washington Bridge in Providence is shut down after crews found “a critical failure." EB lane closures there, too. Also: Diesel, spot rates both down this week; Great Dane adds Stemco axle fasteners to all trailers; more.
Recent declines in the national average have diesel prices at their lowest in nearly 4 months, with spot rates holding flat, by and large. Also: Market conditions for carriers rebounded some in September; St. Christopher receives big donation from AMBEST.
Fuel prices seem to be on their way back down, for now; reefers drove spot rates/demand increase. Also: Voting open for Transition Trucking award seeking top rookie military vet trucker; Wreaths Across America s "Escort to Arlington" to begin Dec. 9.
Diesel s up an average of 10 cents/gal across the country during the most recent week. Also: MATS organizers want feedback for 2024 show; new trucker-focused health clinic opens in Georgia; Pilot honoring military veterans with deals, fundraising.