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16 trucking companies hit bankruptcy court in less than a month
Filings from Texas to Illinois pile up as diesel prices and operating costs squeeze carriers.
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The road briefing
The updates drivers and fleet owners need before dispatch
Nor’easter: empty trailers banned on NYC bridges
MTA ban 12:01 AM Sat to 2:00 AM Sun; I-95 delays all weekend. Plus I-70 Denver and I-10 El Paso closures.
Open road deskDiesel $6.529: all-time record high
EIA benchmark up 24.4¢ on the week; California tops $8.24. Next update Sept 29.
See report design2,404 Cascadias recalled over brake valves
Wrong modulator valves from earlier recall repairs may compromise ABS. Letters go out Nov 8.
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Recurring reports
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National diesel report
National baseline, regional spread and fuel-surcharge context
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Average cents-per-mile report
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Carrier closure tracker
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Recruiting strategy watch
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Employers can advertise by route, home-time pattern, equipment and minimum experience—not just by a vague job title.
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NationwideOTR, dedicated and team openingsCompare pay model, home time and equipment
FleetShop, dispatch and safety rolesA broader board for the entire trucking business
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Carriers, brokers and professional profiles
Verified relationships, specific categories and a right to reply keep the directory useful instead of turning it into a rumor wall.
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Useful comparisons for tools, cab gear and safety equipment, with clear disclosure whenever a product link may earn a commission.
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Spot market Week 38: flatbed surges
All-in: van $2.96 · reefer $3.59 · flatbed $3.55 a mile. Tender rejections at 14.21%.
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