Diesel prices fall again after slight spike last week
Diesel prices keep bouncing. After a huge drop two weeks ago, followed by a bounce back upward, the prices per gallon of diesel have dropped
Bruce Guthrie
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- Bruce Guthrie is an award-winning journalist who has lived in three states including Arkansas, Missouri and Georgia. During his nearly 20-year career, Bruce has served as managing editor and sports editor for numerous publications. He and his wife, Dana, who is also a journalist, are based in Carrollton, Georgia.
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BTS: Long-term trend emerging in North American freight trucking
According to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics North American freight data, a long-term trend is emerging between U.S., Canada, and Mexico freight trucking. A Bureau
Three semi trucks collide, shut down Utah interstate
MURRAY, Utah — According to a TV news report, three semi-trucks crashed on I-15 in Murray, Utah Friday afternoon, according to Utah Highway Patrol. The
Police chase on Georgia interstate leads to manhunt
COWETA COUNTY, Ga. — A manhunt that began Wednesday continues. Police have released the identity of the suspect as Ira Troy Williams, 51, who led
Teamsters authorize Amazon strike in Atlanta
The Teamsters Union working in Atlanta’s Amazon facilities have approved the strike of its workers, according to reports from numerous local media outlets. Workers at
OOIDA reacts to EPA granting 2 CARB waiver requests
WASHINGTON — After the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) made the announcement on Wednesday that it is granting two requests from the California Air Resources Board
Illinois tollway lane closures suspended for holidays
According to a media release, ongoing construction activity will be restricted to better serve Tollway customers during holiday travel with any temporary maintenance and construction
Illinois tollway gearing up for busy holiday season
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. – The calendar is turning toward the holiday week which means some special provisions and precautions should be in order. Drivers using
DAT announces the acquisition of Trucker Tools
BEAVERTON, Ore. — According to a recent media release, DAT Freight & Analytics has acquired the operations of Trucker Tools LLC, a company that specializes
Connecticut urging drivers to watch for increased law enforcement during holidays
Many states urge the importance of safety on the roads during the holidays. That includes the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) who is joining forces
NHTSA issues massive safety recall on Peterbilt, Kenworth trucks
A safety defect in numerous Kenworth and Peterbilt models has prompted a recall of certain models for loss of ABS and electronic stability control which
Tennessee DOT halting construction for the holiday period
 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Holiday traffic in Tennessee will not be impeded by road construction. Tennessee’s Department of Transportation announced that road construction won’t delay travelers
Motorcycle rider hits semi trailer during police chase in Oregon
JACKSON COUNTY, Ore — A police chase in Jackson County, Ore. turned deadly when a biker a semi trailer last Friday. Oregon State Police report
Diesel’s free fall in price from a week ago bungees back upward
Much like an afternoon at a trampoline park, what goes down, will eventually come up. After a deep dive last week, it only took a
Fuel efficiency rose quickly in 2022, 2023, according to NACFE’s latest fleet fuel study
Efficiency is up. That was the good news in a study conducted by The North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE). According to the Fleet
CBP aligns hours of operations at northern border ports of entry
WASHINGTON — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), in collaboration with Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), announced recently that will adjust hours of operation for
Two people dead in Florida crash
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — According to a Florida television news report, two people are dead after a crash involving a semi truck on Florida’s
Missouri police call in Arkansas authorities regarding shooting near I-55
FESTUS, Mo. — Missouri police and the Arkansas State Police are working together in an investigation regarding a shooting near Interstate 55 in the St.
Transportation unemployment rate rises in November 2024
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) has reported that the unemployment rate of the U.S. transportation sector has risen to 4.8 percent, which is not
Georgia DOT awards 23 contracts for future projects
ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) awarded 23 projects across the state in October 2024, encompassing bridge rehabilitation, resurfacing, construction, safety improvements, and