'Puzzling' diesel shortages -- a third of owner-operators report experiencing outages, limitations

Nov 12, 2021

Updated Nov 13, 2021

A variety of factors have contributed to spot diesel shortages in a variety of locations West and East this year. While most Overdrive readers haven't experienced an outage, a substantial 31% reported experiencing purchase limitations, an outage or both in the last six months.

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New Outpost company aims to deliver on parking shortage, small fleet growth

Today, the Semi-Stow truck parking/terminal facilities company, with sites across the U.S. South, West and elsewhere, rebranded as Outpost. The move follows an infusion of investment and plans to expand its network of sites short-term.

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Larger broker, larger bond: Should surety requirement vary by size?

Third-generation owner-operator's beautifully-rebuilt 1990 Kenworth W900L

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Larger broker, larger bond: Should surety requirement vary by size?

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