For the Driver - Feb 28th, 2024
 
 
New NHTSA safety notices issued
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February 28, 2024
To recognize this milestone, TravelCenters of America is awarding 3,000 professional drivers double fuel points when using UltraONE Loyalty.
Diesel prices fell in most regions of the U.S. the last week of February, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The national average for diesel is now $4.058 per gallon, while gasoline prices average $3.249 per gallon.
NHTSA’s latest safety notices feature inadequate rear axle lubrication and improperly heat-treated steering gear sector shafts.
FMCSA wants information from inside and outside the trucking industry for a study on sexual assault and harassment. But some truck drivers want the agency to take action instead, a driver advocate says.
The annual awards contest honors the transportation operations of companies whose primary business isn’t trucking. The 2024 FleetOwner Private Fleet of the Year Awards will be presented during the National Private Truck Council’s trade show this April.