National Average Diesel Price Per Gallon: $3.27 Concern over oil under-supply continues as sanctions on Iran threaten to reduce supply by 1 million barrels per day. According to J.P. Morgan, a spike in oil prices to $90 per barrel is likely in the coming months. But even though Iran’s oil output has …
Hurricane Florence damaged the communities where many of Spec On The Job’s North Carolina neighbors live and work. As people start rebuilding from the storm, I wanted to collect a list of tips and resources – including information on how to donate to those affected by the storm. Protect Yourself From Scams If you …
Hurricane Florence barreled into the southeast on Friday. The storm snapped power lines, flooded roads, and shuttered businesses. So far the storm has claimed 32 lives, and total damage estimates sit between $17 and $22 billion. According to several estimates, the storm is among the top ten costliest hurricanes in U.S. history. Florence devastated the …
National Average Diesel Price Per Gallon: $3.27 Global oil supply hit a record high in August. Supply topped out at 100 million barrels per day despite falling production in Venezuela and Iran, two of the world’s top oil producers. Higher output from countries like Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, Libya, and Iraq made up …
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. September 14, 2018 This “Resume Greatest Hit” comes from an applicant for a Drywall Laborer position: WORK EXPERIENCE Machine Operator …
The USG Corporation and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce have released their Q3 report on the state of the U.S. construction industry. The main takeaway? Contractors are continuing to feel the squeeze of a tight labor market. And unfortunately, many believe the skilled labor shortage is having a negative impact on job site safety. …
National Average Price Per Gallon: $3.26 The Trump administration’s Iran sanctions are set to go into effect in November. Some analysts predict that oil prices will then rise to over $100 per barrel – a level not seen since 2014. “Now the sanctions threat is real and less than two months …
The Bureau of Labor Statistics has released its latest jobs report. The unemployment rate held steady in August at 3.9% – the lowest since 2000. The number of unemployed workers – including the long-term unemployed – changed little compared to July. Employment rose in professional and business services, healthcare, wholesale trade, transportation and warehousing, and …
In 2016, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) imposed stricter fuel standards for the industry. The rules will go into effect in 2020 and will force cargo and cruise vessels to switch to cleaner fuels. What effect will the move have on diesel prices for the trucking industry? Bunker Fuel to Diesel Fuel The maritime …
National Average Price Per Gallon: $3.25 Motorists this Labor Day weekend paid the most expensive gas prices since 2014. Prices were 20 cents higher than last year. But despite the holiday weekend price jump, prices were actually low compared to previous years. “We’re talking about gas prices just a penny above …
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