Diesel Prices Over $4/gallon, Tough Freight Market, Return of Convoy
By
Caroline Asiala
– Caroline and Gurvir talk about the continued rise in diesel prices, the slowdown in the freight market, and the return of the Convoy platform. Plus, they address common questions about driver drug testing and how to know when you’re getting a good deal on a new truck.
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Links and Resources
- National average diesel prices
- Average diesel prices by state
- SONAR High-Frequency Supply Chain Data (national truckload index, outbound tender rejection index, outbound tender volume index), Freightwaves
- FMCSA’s safety rating revamp: Could new reports mean in-cab tech will play a role? Overdrive
- Flexport launches the Convoy Platform, Freightwaves
- Learn about driver qualification files
- Information about grants for starting a business
- Find tips for buying a truck
Article By
Caroline Asiala
Caroline Asiala is the Digital Marketing Manager at Bobtail. With a background rooted in advocating for migrant rights, Caroline leverages her expertise in content creation to support small trucking businesses, many of which are immigrant-owned and operated, with the information they need to make their businesses thrive.
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