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Truckers Rate U.S. Highways: Best and Worst Revealed
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Truckers Rate U.S. Highways: Best and Worst Revealed

Truck drivers, who traverse the nation's highways daily, have shared their insights on which roads are most challenging versus those that offer smoother sailing. According to recent surveys conducted by Overdrive Highway Report Card and Trucker Path, specific routes in Indiana and Arizona/New Mexico stand out as particularly problematic.Key TakeawaysInterstate 70 in Indiana is rated the worst highway due to poor pavement conditions and maintenance issues.Interstate 40 in Arizona and New Mexico ranks poorly, with truckers citing similar concerns about road quality.The best highways are determined by factors like parking availability, fuel prices, and overall route efficiency.Trucker Path's survey highlights Interstate 70 in Indiana as the worst highway. Truck drivers report frequent acciden...
Diesel Prices Take a Slight Dip, But Winter Uncertainty Looms
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Diesel Prices Take a Slight Dip, But Winter Uncertainty Looms

After several weeks of climbing costs, diesel prices in the United States finally took a small breath this week. The national average price dropped by 3.7 cents to $3.83 per gallon as of November 24, offering some relief for trucking fleets that have been feeling the pinch.Key TakeawaysThe national average diesel price fell from $3.87 to $3.83 per gallon this week.Diesel prices remain higher than last year, at 2.9 cents more per gallon.Regional pricing varies widely, with the Gulf Coast being the cheapest and California the most expensive.This slight dip in diesel costs is welcome news for trucking fleets that have been grappling with rising expenses throughout 2025. However, it's important to remember that this reduction follows a period of increasing prices, which started the year at $3....
Volvo and Mack Empower Drivers with In-Cab Software Updates
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Volvo and Mack Empower Drivers with In-Cab Software Updates

Volvo Trucks North America (VTNA) and its sibling company Mack Trucks are set to revolutionize the trucking industry by allowing drivers to perform software updates over-the-air (OTA) from their cabs. This move is a significant step towards reducing downtime and increasing operational efficiency.Starting in late 2020, fleet managers will be able to approve changes, which can then be instantly activated by the driver via a simple screen icon on the truck's instrument panel for an array of functions including engine performance tweaks, transmission adjustments, and diesel post-treatment improvements.Conal Deedy, VTNA’s director of commercial telematics solutions, emphasizes that staying current with software updates not only reduces failure codes but also enhances fuel efficiency, lowers env...