Diesel Prices Over $4/gallon, Tough Freight Market, Return of Convoy

Caroline and Gurvir talk about the continued rise in diesel prices, the slowdown in the freight market, and the return of the Convoy platform. Plus, they address common questions about driver drug testing and how to know when you’re getting a good deal on a new truck.

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Diesel Prices Well Over $4/gallon, Tough Freight Market for February, Return of Convoy | Ep 2 (https://youtu.be/4uggwGNFyAs)

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Links and Resources

National average diesel prices
Average diesel prices by state
SONAR High-Frequency Supply Chain Data (national truckload index, outbound tender rejection index, outbound tender volume index), Freightwaves
FMCSA’s safety rating revamp: Could new reports mean in-cab tech will play a role? Overdrive
Flexport launches the Convoy Platform, Freightwaves
Learn about driver qualification files
Information about grants for starting a business
Find tips for buying a truck

Caroline Asiala

Caroline Asiala is the Digital Marketing Manager at Bobtail. With a background rooted in advocating for migrant rights, Caroline leverages her expertise in content creation to support small trucking businesses, many of which are immigrant-owned and operated, with the information they need to make their businesses thrive.