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EIA Re-opened: New Diesel Fuel Update

The national average diesel fuel price decreased one cent from last week to $3.89 per gallon according to the EIA Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Update released October 17, 2013.  All regions of the nation had a price decrease except the West COast where the average price remained the same as last week, $4.05 per gallon.  The Rocky Mountain price dropped three cents from last week to $3.89 per gallon.  In the Midwest the average price per gallon of diesel fuel declined two cents to $3.85 per gallon.  On both the East Coast and Gulf Coast the average price decreased by one cent to $3.90 per gallon and $3.80 per gallon, respectively.

Diesel 10.14.13

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EIA Re-opened: New Diesel Fuel Update

The national average diesel fuel price decreased one cent from last week to $3.89 per gallon according to the EIA Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Update released October 17, 2013.  All regions of the nation had a price decrease except the West COast where the average price remained the same as last week, $4.05 per gallon.  The Rocky Mountain price dropped three cents from last week to $3.89 per gallon.  In the Midwest the average price per gallon of diesel fuel declined two cents to $3.85 per gallon.  On both the East Coast and Gulf Coast the average price decreased by one cent to $3.90 per gallon and $3.80 per gallon, respectively.

Diesel 10.14.13

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Diesel Fuel Prices Decline

The National Average diesel fuel price declined two cents from last week to $3.90 per gallon according to the Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Update released by the EIA October 7, 2013.  Diesel fuel prices fell in all regions of the nation with the largest being a three cent drop on the Gulf Coast, to $3.80 per gallon.  Prices on the East Coast, Midwest and West Coast all declined two cents to $3.91 per gallon, $3.87 per gallon and $4.05 per gallon respectively.  The Rocky Mountain price only decreased by a penny from last week to $3.92 per gallon.

Diesel 10.07.13

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Diesel Fuel Prices Decline

The National Average diesel fuel price declined two cents from last week to $3.90 per gallon according to the Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Update released by the EIA October 7, 2013.  Diesel fuel prices fell in all regions of the nation with the largest being a three cent drop on the Gulf Coast, to $3.80 per gallon.  Prices on the East Coast, Midwest and West Coast all declined two cents to $3.91 per gallon, $3.87 per gallon and $4.05 per gallon respectively.  The Rocky Mountain price only decreased by a penny from last week to $3.92 per gallon.

Diesel 10.07.13

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National Truck Driver Appreciation Week

September 15, 2013 starts National Truck Driver Appreciation Week.  This is a time to honor all truck drivers for their hard work and commitment in not only delivering our goods safely, securely and on time, but for also keeping our highways safe.  Truck driving is one of America’s most demanding and important jobs.  In 2012 68.5 percent of the U.S. freight  was delivered by truck.  Please take the time, not just during this special week, but as often as possible to thank a truck driver for his or her services.

From the DALKO family, we would like to thank all the truck drivers across the nation who keep this country moving.

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National Truck Driver Appreciation Week

September 15, 2013 starts National Truck Driver Appreciation Week.  This is a time to honor all truck drivers for their hard work and commitment in not only delivering our goods safely, securely and on time, but for also keeping our highways safe.  Truck driving is one of America’s most demanding and important jobs.  In 2012 68.5 percent of the U.S. freight  was delivered by truck.  Please take the time, not just during this special week, but as often as possible to thank a truck driver for his or her services.

From the DALKO family, we would like to thank all the truck drivers across the nation who keep this country moving.

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Changes to Bridge Weight Limits in Pennsylvania

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAStarting August 26, 2013 there will be additions/increases to weight restrictions to around 1,000 structurally deficient bridges in Pennsylvania.  The authorization came from Pennsylvania DOT Secretary Barry Schoch, who stated the changes must be made because of legislative inaction this past June on transportation funding that left the department’s future resources in question.  By reducing the weight traveling on the bridges the department hopes to slow down the deterioration of the bridges and preserve safety.  There will be approximately 530 state-owned and 470 locally-owned bridges that will have changes to their weight restrictions.

Pennsylvania has the third largest number of bridges in the nation, 25,000 state-owned, but leads the nation in the number of bridges classified as “structurally deficient”.  The average age of bridges in Pennsylvania is over 50 years old.  The state ranks 35th in the nation with the percent of bridges that are posted or closed, but after the new weight restrictions are put in place it will rank 27th in the nation.

To learn more about Pennsylvania bridges and for a list of changes to bridge restriction visit the PennDOT website, http://www.dot.state.pa.us/.

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Changes to Bridge Weight Limits in Pennsylvania

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAStarting August 26, 2013 there will be additions/increases to weight restrictions to around 1,000 structurally deficient bridges in Pennsylvania.  The authorization came from Pennsylvania DOT Secretary Barry Schoch, who stated the changes must be made because of legislative inaction this past June on transportation funding that left the department’s future resources in question.  By reducing the weight traveling on the bridges the department hopes to slow down the deterioration of the bridges and preserve safety.  There will be approximately 530 state-owned and 470 locally-owned bridges that will have changes to their weight restrictions.

Pennsylvania has the third largest number of bridges in the nation, 25,000 state-owned, but leads the nation in the number of bridges classified as “structurally deficient”.  The average age of bridges in Pennsylvania is over 50 years old.  The state ranks 35th in the nation with the percent of bridges that are posted or closed, but after the new weight restrictions are put in place it will rank 27th in the nation.

To learn more about Pennsylvania bridges and for a list of changes to bridge restriction visit the PennDOT website, http://www.dot.state.pa.us/.