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'Respresentin for the ganstas all across the world'

That's what happens when brake checking a semi. Best advice: Don't brake check a semi, especially one that's playing gangster rap from the 90's.

u/Banana-Rocketeer — 2 days ago
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He saw that train coming right before he turned left... Right?

How do you make a left turn passing over train tracks without noticing a train barreling down on you? This man almost died for not paying attention.

u/Key-Case-95 — 6 days ago
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Will Falling Oil Prices Finally Lower Diesel Costs? It's not that simple

A lot of people see crude oil prices dropping and assume diesel prices should immediately follow. For truckers, fleet owners, and auto transport carriers, the reality is usually much more complicated.

Falling Oil Prices = Lower Diesel Costs?

While crude oil is the largest component of diesel production costs, several other factors determine what ultimately shows up at the pump.

These include:

  • Refinery capacity and operating costs
  • Diesel inventory levels
  • Distribution and transportation expenses
  • Seasonal demand patterns
  • Global diesel consumption
  • Taxes and regional regulations

One of the biggest reasons diesel can remain expensive during periods of falling oil prices is supply tightness. If inventories are low or refineries are producing less diesel, prices can stay elevated even as crude oil declines.

For transportation companies, this distinction matters because fuel is often one of the largest operating expenses. A significant drop in crude oil prices may create optimism, but the actual savings for diesel users can take weeks or months to materialize.

🧐 Read more → Oil Prices vs Diesel Costs

What are you seeing in your area? Have diesel prices started coming down, or are they still holding steady despite lower oil prices?

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u/ViceroyAutoTransport — 3 days ago
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what's the best company to get quote to ship car cross country?

We're planning a move from West Palm Beach Florida to Manchester New Hampshire. The issue I'm seeing is that the quotes tend to vary and in some cases they just seem a little too cheap OR the first quote I got was just too high.

For reference, we have 2 cars but I've only got quotes on 1 for now.

I'm looking to move it in September, so it's not a rush at all, I want to find the right deal

Hyundia Sante Fe 2023.

These are the quotes I got for open shipping (when the car sits on a truck without cover essentially so it's supposed to be cheaper I believe):

Montway: $1269

Sherpa: $1700

Nexus: $1235

Ship Your Car Now: $2413

To be honest I was recommended ship your car now by a friend and that was my first quote. Now I'm looking at these other quotes and I'm not sure what to make of it. I called back and the guys at ship your car said that these other companies will do like a bait and switch and quote lower and then increase the price later after they collect a deposit which essentially covers their fee anyways.

Does anyone have any experience with these companies and have any clue if this is true? The $2400 quote was more what I was expecting but I don't want to be taken for a ride either (pun intended).

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u/here4thenews — 6 days ago