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Fatal work-related injuries to commercial truck drivers last year reached their highest level in six years, per a summary of preliminary results from the Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries for 2014
The price of diesel fuel fell again for the third straight week, according to the latest figures from the U.S. Energy Department.
The average price of a gallon of on-highway diesel fuel rose for the first time in 3 ½ months.
Unemployment fell to 5.1% according to the latest numbers from the U.S. Labor Department.
Over-the-road company drivers will receive a 2-cent per mile pay increase, effective Aug. 24. It will be added to the 1-cent per mile anniversary increase given earlier in the year, amounting to an overall 7% increase.
USA Truck has implemented its Choose Your Hometime initiative that allows over-the-road driving team members to select when and where they take time off.
CNP Signs & Graphics’ illuminated sign provides truck owners and operators with the ability to display company branding on both tractor and trailer that is visible in the dark.
The price of diesel dropped 5.1 cents nationally to an average price of $2.617 per gallon. The price is down $1.226 per gallon from the same week a year ago.
