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After an increase last week snapped a 10-week run of declines for diesel, prices fell about 4 cents over the most recent week. Also: Spot rates "could be close to bottoming out,” according to FTR and Truckstop; latest Highway Angel.
A coalition representing car haulers, manufacturers called on Congress for legislation to increase weight limits for auto transport. Also: Diesel prices drop below $4.50/gallon nationwide, as spot van/reefer rates cool to levels below five-year average.
Diesel prices are down in most places across the country, as spot rates boost materializes per-Thanksgiving. Also: Special-edition "Hammer Down 4 Truckers" t-shirt sales to benefit St. Christopher Fund.
Fuel prices shot up from $4.84/gal at the beginning of the month to as high as $5.34/gal before falling slightly; spot rates fell. Also: Ohio patrol wants feedback; Transition Trucking award voting open; new small fleet credit card; veterans deals.
Diesel's national average skyrocketed last week to $5.22 per gallon, spot rates not keeping pace. Also: Trucking law enforcement group asks states to pursue funding for truck parking; new full-service Kenworth dealer opens in Idaho.