Oklahoma
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Layoffs and Bankruptcies
Texas frac sand firm files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Frac sand firm Vista Proppants and Logistics filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Tuesday, saying it has around $500 million in liabilities.
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Layoffs and Bankruptcies
Oklahoma trucking company shuts down, citing coronavirus ‘disaster’
Tulsa-based Stone Trucking is shutting down its operations and laying off 51 employees. The company was a flatbed, oversize and heavy haul carrier.
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Weather and Critical Events
UPS suspends service in Southern Plains due to winter storm
UPS ground service shut down in more than 100 counties in Texas, 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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