TODAY'S TRUCKING HEADLINES:

• Diesel drops almost three cents overnight; 24 states below $3 per gallon
• Blizzard buries South Dakota; interstates 90 and 94 closed
• Washington state agency posts $1.6 billion budget surplus; still wants more
• Colorado voters kill plan to reroute money to transportation
•  ‘Almost heaven, West Virginia’ –except for higher turnpike tolls
• Many TWIC enrollment appointments to restart on Monday
• Court stops direct observation of drug tests, for now
• Arizona DOT wants your input on transportation
• OOIDA Member says Ohio permit fees are oversize, overweight
• Quebec provincial election set for Dec. 8
• From the Land Line blog: Locking loads

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• Fuel Surcharge Survey: How are you coping?

• Permit Renewal (10-08)
• Small business owner-operators: JUST DO IT (fuel surcharge calculator)
•Information on New Fees for Interstate Motor Carriers under the Unified Carrier Registration Agreement (UCRA)
• Interviewing the Interviewer: How to turn the tables so you can get the information you need before you sign on
• Interviewing the interviewer: Check list for company drivers
• Owner Operators-A Guide for Working with Brokers- Helpful tools to assist you in your day-to-day business dealings with Brokers!
• How do you know you're getting your fair share of a brokered load?
• Request your DAC report
• Tax Tips
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Fuel Price concerns...
• Senator Dorgan's comments on oil speculation
• TRUCC Act S2910 & HR5977
• Jim Johnston's letter to President Bush (1/30/08)

Mexican border issues...
•Data flawed on Mexican truck safety reg compliance
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Tolls/Privatization issues...
•FHWA denies Pennsylvania’s application to toll I-80
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Keeping informed...
• Click here to download packets for diabetes and vision waivers from FMCSA
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•Video Webcast - Hearing on FMCSA's Progress in Improving Medical Oversight of Commercial Drivers held 07/24/08

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