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Could U.S. action in Venezuela bring diesel prices down?

Not likely anytime soon, analysts say. The monetary and time investment to ramp up oil production in Venezuela means little near-term impacts on the global oil market. At once, experts predict good tidings for diesel prices through early 2026.

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'Better than a horse and buggy': 1935 International a family heirloom

Cast your votes for your favorite Custom Rigs video in each of the two semi-final matchups at the bottom of this post, or at this link, to determine which trucks move on to the final round.

Custom Rigs Showdown: Old iron rules the quarterfinal round

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$9,500 tariff on a new truck? 2027 emissions regs pre-buy in question

JBL Live Beam 3 - Slim, sleek, and impossibly modern earbuds and Smart Charging Case - Audio Evolution You Can See and Hear

JBL Live Beam 3 - Slim, sleek, and impossibly modern earbuds and Smart Charging Case - Audio Evolution You Can See and Hear

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Bye-bye 2025: Hope and headwinds for freight, costs, regs in focus in Overdrive Radio

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CB radio glory in Houston traffic: Hey 'Bad Apple,' keep on singing

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Why short-miles pay persists for drivers, leased owners: 'Commercial convention'

Could U.S. action in Venezuela bring diesel prices down?

POLL: Usage-based trucking insurance -- is it prime time yet?

DOT's non-domiciled CDL crackdown went down in flames on the Federal Register, but owner-ops love it

An electric heavy-duty truck provided by Cummins charges as it drives along a test segment on U.S. Highway 52/231 in West Lafayette, Indiana.

Indiana highway segment charges electric-truck batteries in motion

'Better than a horse and buggy': 1935 International a family heirloom

Custom Rigs Showdown: Old iron rules the quarterfinal round

New engine oil categories on pace for 2027 launch

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DOT makes it official: California loses $160M over non-domiciled CDL battle

FMCSA again extends truckers' post-exam paper medical card use

Two truck drivers arrested in $7 million cocaine bust

California faces $160M loss after refusing to revoke 20,000 wrongly issued non-domiciled CDLs

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Why short-miles pay persists for drivers, leased owners: 'Commercial convention'

A new, free commercial routing/mileage tool for small fleets and owners begs the question: Why present both a practical and short-miles option for routes? A bow to longstanding convention, sure, but visibility into the difference might hold promise long-term for more accurate miles standards in contracts, pay packages.

POLL: Usage-based trucking insurance -- is it prime time yet?

Excess trucking liability insurance, cameras, ELD data: Play defense against crash suits

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Take a look at new truck parts, fluids, electronics, and other gear specifically for truckers from leading brands in the industry.

Garmin's new dēzl DualView camera system features cams for each side of the truck to help drivers monitor blind spots and more.

Garmin dual-cam system offers live views and stored vids around the rig

TRP Diagnostic Pro kits can be purchased from Kenworth and Peterbilt dealers, as well as TRP stores and Paccar Parts' Online Parts Counter.

TRP all-makes diagnostic tool available from Paccar Parts

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Winter hauling: Stayed prepped with latest Gear Guide

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The flatbed-hauling 1987 Peterbilt 359 of Zebedee Steinmann