New advances in software and technology may enable longer pump life.  This will allow for drilling and extraction to continue as the market downturn continues.  This technology may save jobs as it makes fracing more cost efficient.

Source: http://oilpro.com/post/19449/small-oilfield-tech-company-shares-double-after-15-year-deal-schl?referer=3023183

The 10-year plan in trucking.  Self repairing trucks.  Hacker concerns (so I wasn't all conspiracy theory in my other post) and linking trucks to form a convey of automation on the highway.  Fuel improvements and new designs.  The next decade will see many changes in trucking if this article hold true.  How will drivers change to adapt?  This really will usher in a new age in trucking.

http://www.ccjdigital.com/truckings-future-now-equipment-technology-autonomous-trucks-repair-on-demand-and-cybersecurity-challenges

October's issue discusses Winter Driving. 

• Do you have your survival kit? 
• Know what to do in a skid? 
• Is your truck properly winterized? 

We tell you how!  Plus other tips on how to stay safe during icy road weather.

Q3 IFTA due 10/31.   Send us your filing requests today.

Last Minute News  

• 34-hour rollback to continue until at least December.  
• Consideration is being given to remove the 30-minute break requirement. 

Oct 18 – 24 is the next safety blitz. 

Read more in this Month's Monthly Scoop!  Click Here

(http://o.b5z.net/i/u/10035243/f/October_2015.pdf)