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09/25/2026

Are we striking? We gotta do this yall we need this

09/25/2026

Drivers are calling for a nationwide 'park it' strike Oct 1 over record $6.52 diesel. You in or rolling through? β›½

09/25/2026

I’m not a trucker, but is the fuel situation really effecting stuff? Or is it all media hype?οΏΌ

09/25/2026

EPA is moving to END DEF derates for good β€” no more 5mph shutdown crawl over a bad sensor. Win for drivers, or just talk? πŸ›»

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09/25/2026

β˜€οΈ Good morning, drivers! Here's your Tri-State briefing for Friday, Sep 25:

🌀️ WEATHER
β€’ Chicago: Morning showers, 64Β°/54Β° β€” rain in the vicinity through mid-morning, then cloudy
β€’ Milwaukee: AM light rain, 65Β°/55Β°
β€’ Indianapolis: Partly cloudy, 73Β°/51Β° β€” driest and warmest of the three

🚧 ROADS
β€’ I-94 Bishop Ford (south suburbs): outbound lane closures start 10pm TONIGHT from Sibley Blvd to 159th St for weekend patching β€” heavy delays expected, plan ahead
β€’ I-94 Indiana: several ramps at US-421 close tonight 9pm through Monday 5am + lane reductions β€” allow extra time

β›½ FUEL
β€’ US avg diesel: $6.51/gal β€” record-high territory
β€’ Midwest: $6.68 | Texas: $5.94 (cheapest in the nation)

Stay safe out there, keep the shiny side up! πŸ›»πŸ’¨

09/25/2026

Manual or automatic? πŸ‘‡ Which one makes you a REAL trucker β€” the 18-speed or the push-button? Drop your pick!

09/24/2026

Should truck drivers refuse loads that pay less than $2 per mile? $1.80 a mile won't cover fuel, insurance, and the truck anymore β€” but somebody always takes it. What would YOU do? πŸš›

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09/24/2026

🚨 Diesel just hit $6.53 a gallon nationally β€” up 24 cents in ONE week.

The EIA's September 22 reading puts the on-highway average at $6.529, driven by the Strait of Hormuz disruption. Out in Arizona, drivers are reporting $1,200 to over $1,900 for a full fill β€” and independents say it's wiped out their margin.

How are you covering this β€” fuel surcharge, renegotiating rates, or just eating it? πŸ‘‡

(via FleetOwner: https://www.fleetowner.com/emissions-efficiency/news/55406906/us-diesel-prices-hit-653-as-strait-of-hormuz-disruption-drives-trucking-costs)

09/24/2026

Should truck drivers refuse loads that pay less than $2 per mile?

09/24/2026

EPA is moving to END DEF derates for good β€” no more 5mph shutdown crawl over a bad sensor. Win for drivers, or just talk? πŸ›»

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