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Average diesel price increases again

This week’s records show an increase in average diesel prices in all regions. In recent weeks, we have observed diesel prices remaining stable, experiencing declines in most regions. This week, reports from ProMiles.com and the Energy Information Administration (EIA) indicate that more regions saw an increase in average diesel prices, contrary to what had been […]

Local oil market: countries adapt strategies in the face of Red Sea conflicts

Militant attacks in the Red Sea and rising freight costs are pushing the global oil market towards becoming more localized. Militant attacks in the Red Sea and rising freight costs are pushing the global oil market towards becoming more localized, favoring sourcing supplies from nearby locations to avoid high fees. The disruption of oil traffic […]

Briefs: UCR rate increases, proposed speed limiters and average diesel prices

Summary of relevant news and issues in the transportation industry. Proposal for an increase in UCR rates and oppositions On January 9th, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) proposed a regulation to increase the Unified Carrier Registration (UCR) rates by 25% for the year 2025. The UCR, an annual permit, is mandatory for most […]

Briefs: Kenworth and Peterbilt truck recalls, ATRI survey and diesel prices

Updates from the trucking industry world. Paccar recalls over 11,000 Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks Paccar is recalling over 11,000 Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks of various models, according to documents from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, due to a rearview mirror failure. The affected models include Kenworth T180, T280, T380, T480, and Peterbilt 535, 536, […]

Briefs: broker rule, Buy America exemption rejected, and U.S. diesel prices.

FMCSA issues new broker rule, House rejects “Buy America” exemption, and diesel prices remain stable. FMCSA establishes new regulations for brokers. In November, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issued a final rule on the financial responsibilities of brokers and freight forwarders. This regulation, aimed at enhancing broker safety regulation, took effect on Tuesday, […]

Briefs: 2024 updates on lane change and speed limits, plus fuel prices stability

Updates on the second week of 2024. Kentucky and Ohio expand traffic regulations. In Kentucky, a legislative priority focuses on revising state lane change regulations. A proposed bill in the House aims to include Kentucky in the states extending lane change rules to cover all road users. Representative Mary Beth Imes sponsors HB19, seeking to […]

High-risk profession: trucking leads the deadliest occupations in the USA

The transportation and movement of materials in general claimed 1,369 lives. The most affected area of all those measured. Transportation is the sector with the highest number of deaths, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The data was extracted from the National Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries in 2022 and demonstrates not only the […]

Diesel prices go up after 8 weeks

Average price per gallon rises to $3.914 dollars On Tuesday, December 26, marked the end of the continuous decline that the reference diesel price, used for most fuel surcharges, experienced over eight weeks. The Department of Energy and the Energy Information Administration reported a 2-cent increase per gallon in the weekly diesel price. This increase […]

What speed would Santa Claus need to visit all the houses on the planet and what would happen to him?

He would require such powerful power and the consumption of so much fuel that the trip would be extremely expensive to begin with. Have you ever wondered what Santa would actually have to do to reach all the children’s homes in the world? How fast should the famous sleigh travel to deliver so many gifts […]

No, it’s no!: FMCSA issued an advisory regarding sexual assaults committed in a CMV

FMCSA issued an advisory regarding sexual assaults committed in a CMV.