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September 19 on-road diesel price averages
change since last week
Nebraska $2.396 (-0.011)
National $2.398 (-0.010)
Midwest $2.366 (-0.010)
Rocky Mtn. $2.482 (-0.007)
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Fall Management Conference - final day to register!
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The Nebraska Trucking Association's Fall Management Conference is September 22 and 23 at the Omaha Marriott. Sporting events, keynote sessions, awards and networking round out this year's event. We are pleased to welcome Helen Van Dam, Freedom Drivers Project Director; Karen Rasmussen, HELPInc/PrePass; Leon Resnick, Resnick Associates and Steve Goreham, Climate Science Coalition of American to this year's conference. We will recognize annual award winners at three events and new this year - dueling pianos to follow the banquet. Register today! Hotel reservations can be made by contacting the Omaha Marriott at 402-399-9000 or www.marriott.com/omawe Be sure to use the NTA room block for best rates.
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NTA mourns loss of two past chairs - Acklie and Andrews
The Nebraska Trucking Association mourns the loss of two industry leaders, Duane Acklie and Clayton Andrews. Mr. Acklie was NTA chairman 1978-79 and Mr. Andrews 1981-1982.
Acklie passed away on September 17. Engaged in private practice of law from 1957 to 1972, he left law for the business of trucking and banking and served as Chairman of Crete Carrier Corporation, Bank First, and related enterprises. His numerous privately owned businesses and philanthropic ventures included: Acklie Charitable Foundation; Bank First of Norfolk; Crete Carrier Corp.; Shaffer Trucking; Hunt Transportation; Electronic Contracting Company; Farm & Home Agency; and First National Bank Northeast. He served on the boards of American Trucking Association; Behlen Manufacturing Co. (Advisory Board); Union Bank and Trust Company; Nebraska Wesleyan University; Truckload Carriers Association; Nebraska Chamber of Commerce and Industry; and served as a board member and chair of the USO World Board of Governors. Memorial Service will be at 10:30 am Thursday, September 22, at First Plymouth Congregational Church, 2000 D. St. Visitation will be Wednesday, September 21, 2-7 pm at Roper and Sons Funeral Home, 4300 'O' St., with family Greeting friends 5-7 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Wyuka Historical Foundation, 3600 'O' St., Lincoln, NE, 68510.
Andrews, of Norfolk, NE, passed away September 15. Clayton was just 14 when he started helping his father, A.R. Andrews, hauling baggage and packages from the Chicago and North Western depot in south Norfolk to businesses downtown.He worked in every aspect of the business, including moving household goods, working in the warehouse, driving trucks, crating furniture, overhauling trucks, and working in the office. Inspired by a vision, he expanded the family business into an international moving company, Andrews Van Lines, which operates in fifty states and twenty one foreign countries. He was the president of the Nebraska Motor Carriers' Association, president of the Movers' and Warehousemen's Association of America and received many awards for his service to the industry. He was happy to have kept the business in Norfolk and attributed its success to the loyalty and hard work of his employees. He valued their devotion, as well as their friendship. He was actively involved in Andrews Van Lines until he sold it in 2013. Funeral Service will be at 10:30 am Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at Grace Lutheran Church in Norfolk. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5 pm - 7 pm at Home for Funerals. Memorial donations are suggested to Orphan Grain Train, Lutheran High Northeast or Grace Lutheran Church.
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TMC SuperTech skills contest begins today
Competition began Monday at the American Trucking Associations’ Technology and Maintenance Council’s National Technician Skills Competition, TMC SuperTech, being held in Raleigh. This event shines a light on the skills and expertise of this oft-overlooked part of the trucking industry — a part that literally moves the nation’s freight. This year, there are 130 competitors in the traditional technicians’ competition, 11 of whom are competing in the trailer competition and 47 in the TMC FutureTech student competition, sponsored by Velociti Inc. Over the next three days, these contenders will test themselves and compete with each other in a series of challenges, including a written test, qualifying stations and hands-on challenges, all culminating with the crowning of a grand champion on Wednesday afternoon. Congratulations to Mike Paitz of Truck Center Companies, Nebraska's SuperTech Champion, who is competing this week.
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Recognize the signals and dangers of drowsiness. Pay attention: Indicators of drowsiness include: frequent yawning, heavy eyes and blurred vision.
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MCC in need of adjunct instructors
MCC's Diesel Technology program has had exciting growth which has lead to creating additional sections. Adjuncts are needed to teach the following winter quarter courses:
DESL 1040 Generator Theory
DESL 1115 Alternative Fueled Engines
DESL 1220 Advanced Diesel Hydraulics
DESL 2040 Power Generator Applications
DESL 2100 Heavy Duty Drivetrain
DESL 2215 Diesel Generator Controls
Positions require an AAS degree in Diesel Technology, four years work experience and ASE certification in the curriculum area. Teaching experience or more years of work experience is preferred. Classes could be scheduled either two mornings, two afternoons, or two evenings a week or one eight-hour day. MCC is on an 11-week quarter system. To apply, click here, call 531-622-2420 or e-mail mccjobs@mccneb.edu For more information, contact Don Gilliland, Program Coordinator, MCC Diesel Technology, 531-622-5814 or 402-316-8206.
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Diesel Average Falls 1¢ to $2.389
The U.S. diesel average price fell 1 cent to $2.389 per gallon, according to a Department of Energy survey of fueling stations released Sept. 19. Diesel was 10.4 cents cheaper than it was a year ago when the price was $2.493, DOE said after its survey. Average diesel prices fell in all regions. The U.S. average price of regular gasoline rose 2.3 cents per gallon to $2.225, 10.2 cents cheaper than a year ago, DOE’s Energy Information Administration said. Gasoline rose in all regions, except the Gulf Coast and Rocky Mountain areas. The United States simultaneously imports and exports gasoline because of regional differences in gasoline supply and demand balances, EIA said. The two regions with the largest supply and demand imbalances are the East Coast, which imported 581,000 barrels per day of gasoline in 2015, and the Gulf Coast, which exported 551,000 bpd of gasoline in 2015, it said. Meanwhile, crude oil futures on the New York Mercantile Exchange closed at $43.30 per barrel Sept. 19 after setting a new 30-day low on Sept. 16 at $43.03. |
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Set up your FMCSA Portal Account
Truck Services here to help clients
If you have a US DOT Number you MUST set up a FMCSA portal account prior to January 14, 2017, (note change.) Setup your portal account at: https://portal.fmcsa.dot.gov/login
Truck Services Inc. has been working with this process and is developing a program that will be offered as an option for you. TSI will set up your Portal account, with an option of monitoring CSA scores, alerts, handling correspondence and keeping you informed of any pending account requests and updating your password which expires every 90 days. TSI will provide a quarterly report to include a spreadsheet of trends and areas of concern which will allow your company to correct issues before it shows on DOT’s radar.
Contact TSI at 402-476-7671 and talk to Doug at ext. 113, Jody, ext. 108 or Vicki, ext. 107. Remember your Portal Account must be set up by January 14!
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Save the Dates on Upcoming Events:
- Sept. 22-23: Annual Management Conference, Omaha
- Oct. 6: SMC Lunch & Learn: Work Comp/Return to Work, Lincoln
- Oct. 8: Student Truck Driving Championship, MCC, Omaha
- Oct. 15: SkillsUSA Tailgate, Lincoln
- Nov. 10: SMC Lunch & Learn: E-logs, La Vista
- Dec. 8: SMC Lunch & Learn: Food Modernization Act, La Vista
- Jan. 17-18, 2017 SMC Second Annual Summit & Exhibition: Lowering Your Costs through Maintenance, La Vista
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