Oklahoma
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News
Halliburton among companies cutting 1,000 jobs in Oklahoma, Texas
Halliburton Co. (NYSE: HAL) announced it is cutting 808 jobs with the closure of an office in El Reno, Oklahoma, according to the Houston Chronicle.…
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News
BNSF sues Oklahoma localities over blocked rail crossing rule
The railroad contends the Interstate Commerce Commission Termination Act and the Federal Railroad Safety Act preempt Oklahoma’s law.
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Weather and Critical Events
Trucker awarded for helping at rainy scene of serious accident
Trucker steers cars clear of accident victim ejected onto a road
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News
Oklahoma to fine freight railroads for blocking rail crossings
Blocking railroad crossings in Oklahoma now could come at a financial cost for freight railroads.
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Insights
Floods in Great Plains putting a damper on oil markets
Recent flooding partially to blame for oil price declines.
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Driver issues
Hours-of-service regulations lifted for historic Midwest flooding relief efforts
Heavy snow melt and rains have caused historic flooding in 16 states and the FMCSA has lifted certain regulations as a result.
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Equipment
Today’s Pickup: Port operator secures $1 per gallon natural gas deal for new trucks
A port operator taps into funding for new natural gas tractors; birds and the federal shutdown could cause delays in Oklahoma bridge projects; Sears wants…
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Driver issues
Proposal to alter Oklahoma trucking regulation dies, but not without some fireworks
Sparks fly over jurisdiction, charges of conflict of interests and a weigh station alternative.
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Driver issues
Oklahoma proposal would significantly change trucking regulation. Why is it being pursued?
The shift would put the burden of dealing with trucking infractions on to local Oklahoma courts.
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