National Average Price Per Gallon: $3.23 Exxon Mobil reported its quarterly profits last week. Unfortunately, they fell short of expectations. The company experienced greater-than-anticipated expenses associated with maintenance and operations, which ate into earnings. Neil Chapman, senior vice president at Exxon, expressed frustration over these maintenance issues. But he indicated that …
Month: July 2018
Resume Greatest Hits – July 27, 2018
The first step in writing a great resume? Think positive! That’s why I’m going to show real examples from some of the most effective resumes we’ve gotten at Spec On The Job. July 27, 2018 This “Resume Greatest Hit” comes from an applicant for a Bilingual HR Generalist: ACCOMPLISHMENTS …
Successful Live Platooning Test In NC
In June 2018, Volvo and FedEx teamed up to run a live test of platooning technology on a stretch of highway in North Carolina. The trucks traveled for 18 miles. They successfully moved in and out of traffic and used ramps to enter and exit the highway. But what exactly are platooning systems capable of? …
Diesel, Lumber, And Staffing News – July 24, 2018
National Average Price Per Gallon: $3.22 Sanctions on Iran are set to be reinstated after President Trump said in May that he was pulling the U.S. out of the 2015 nuclear deal. “Political and economic events are shaping the oil market in a way that they have not shaped for quite …
Diesel, Lumber, And Staffing News – July 17, 2018
National Average Price Per Gallon: $3.24 The price of crude oil has pulled back from $74 per barrel to around $70 per barrel. OPEC recently agreed to increase output by 1 million barrels in order to lower oil prices. But many analysts think these countries will struggle to add that much supply. …
Employers Hiring Contract Workers In Record Numbers
The Great Recession of 2007-2009 changed the employment landscape in the United States. Employers cut costs by laying off staff, and many workers changed jobs or left their chosen industry entirely for one with brighter prospects. One lingering effect of the recession is the rise of contract employees. Even though the recession officially ended in …
Diesel, Lumber, And Staffing News – July 11, 2018
National Average Price Per Gallon: $3.243 Growing supply outages pushed the price of crude oil up as of July 10. Market uncertainty contributed to the rise. U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Washington will consider extending sanctions relief to some buyers of Iranian crude. Elsewhere in the world, striking workers shut …
Fuel Tax Hikes Coming For Diesel and Gasoline
Six states are on track to raise diesel fuel taxes. They are: Oklahoma, Indiana, South Carolina, Tennessee, Connecticut, and Maryland. Meanwhile, President Trump has urged Congress to raise the federal gas tax by 25 cents per gallon. Why are legislators in such a hurry to raise fuel prices? Tax Revenue Falling Short In …