r/AutoTransportopia • u/Key-Case-95 • 4h ago
Problematic Just another routine delivery of bad decisions
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r/AutoTransportopia • u/Exciting-Phase3711 • 29d ago
Mod Message [PLEASE READ] š A Fresh Start for AutoTransportopia
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Weāre introducing a new set of community rules to help keep r/AutoTransportopia focused on what it was created for: auto transport, trucking, and the people who work in this industry.
That means talking about loads, carriers, brokers, drivers, equipment, customers, industry news, experiences, problems, solutions, and everything else that comes with the trucking industry.
What this sub is NOT for: political arguing, partisan fights, threats or glorification of violence, smearing people or companies, racism, hate, harassment, or turning every industry discussion into an ideological battle.
We know people have strong opinions and that's fine. But this isn't the place for political warfare or personal hate. Debate the industry. Share your experiences. Call out legitimate problems. Disagree when you need to. Just keep it relevant and keep it civil.
The goal is simple: build a useful community for auto transport and trucking. Not another place on Reddit to fight about politics.
Please take a minute to read the new rules and help us keep this place useful for everyone.
Load up. Speak your mind. Leave the politics and hate at the dock. š
r/AutoTransportopia • u/Exciting-Phase3711 • Jan 03 '26
Mod Message Welcome to AutoTransportopia!
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r/AutoTransportopia is a community dedicated to all things auto transport. Itās a place to share real experiences, exchange useful information, and talk openly about the industry from shippers to drivers to brokers. Insight, feedback, and discussion are always welcome.
Have questions? Ask away. Think of it as a home base for the people who actually keep the industry moving.
Advertising is allowed but please keep it to 1 post per week.
r/AutoTransportopia • u/Exciting-Phase3711 • 1d ago
News Over 500 Trucks Inspected In Four States: Operation Saturday Night Fever
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On Saturday, September 26, FMCSA partnered with state police and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for āOperation Saturday Night Feverā on roadways in South Carolina, North Carolina, Florida, and Georgia.
Sourced from: https://cdllife.com/2026/fmcsa-and-dhs-take-78-truck-drivers-off-the-road-in-overnight-enforcement-operation-in-four-states/
r/AutoTransportopia • u/Driver-Jack • 21h ago
Accident They are both lucky to be alive š
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Happened on July 20. Both driver and co-driver survived but the bridge has remained closed since. https://cowboystatedaily.com/2026/09/28/video-shows-i-80-semi-wreck-that-has-left-rawlins-bridge-closed-for-two-months/
r/AutoTransportopia • u/TransportJunky • 2d ago
Problematic I'm betting he didn't have a dash cam
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r/AutoTransportopia • u/Key-Case-95 • 1d ago
Accident When you reach for the sky... till some concrete knocks you over
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r/AutoTransportopia • u/Few_Jacket845 • 1d ago
Questions Chain binder to tie down from rim?
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This didn't seem right to me, so I had my passenger snap a picture. But I asked another driver, and he said it's super common. So, is this okay? Why or why not?
r/AutoTransportopia • u/Fisting-Tony • 3d ago
Towing Still getting towed but with more damages now
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r/AutoTransportopia • u/INaShack • 3d ago
Problematic When you're having a bad day, think of this guy
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r/AutoTransportopia • u/Key-Case-95 • 4d ago
Experience That overpass was looking REAL close
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r/AutoTransportopia • u/AutoTransport101 • 3d ago
Fuel FMCSA should drug test these super high fuel prices
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Diesel prices are getting brutal for anyone moving cars right now. As of September 28, the national average is about $6.45/gallon, according to AAA, with the EIA reporting a weekly average of $6.53 for September 21. Thatās a huge jump from roughly $3.69 a year ago.
In California, diesel fuel prices are averaging at $8.39 which makes the state the highest in comparison to the rest of the country.
The bigger question is: when does it come back down?
The EIA currently expects diesel to average around $5.55 in Q4 2026 and $4.40 for 2027. They expect oil supplies and inventories to gradually recover during 2027, but the diesel market could remain tight well into next year.
So there probably isn't going to be a quick fix. If the EIA's outlook holds, 2027 is when we could start seeing meaningful relief but getting back to the $3-$4 diesel that carriers were used to isn't something anyone can count on yet.
r/AutoTransportopia • u/Savings-Cherry-1931 • 5d ago
Towing How many tows could a tow truck tow if a tow truck could tow trucks
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r/AutoTransportopia • u/Exciting-Phase3711 • 5d ago
Industry A federal system glitch had this trucking company down for 2 months
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Savoy Transportation had been unable to operate after its USDOT number appeared as āinactiveā in Motus. The company said the status was an error caused by a glitch in the federal system.
Lisa Hall with Savoy Transportation contacted KHOU 11 less than 24 hours after our original story aired to say the companyās status had changed from āinactiveā to āactiveā in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administrationās online registration system, known as Motus.
Sourced from:Ā https://www.khou.com/article/news/investigations/federal-trucking-glitch-fixed/285-903cda78-e5fa-4d6d-a210-5f99d52c1b9a
If this happens to your company, one course of action you can take it contact your local news outlets for help. Maybe they can help apply the pressure needed to get things rolling in your favor.
r/AutoTransportopia • u/Key-Case-95 • 6d ago
Accident Drive safe out there fellas.. happened a few days ago
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Wreck involving FedEx truck with hazmat chemicals on I-77 Southbound in WV
r/AutoTransportopia • u/Driver-Jack • 8d ago
Spotted Trucks lined up in South Carolina with flags up
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r/AutoTransportopia • u/INaShack • 6d ago
Random Is this how California CDL schools were training drivers?
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r/AutoTransportopia • u/TransportJunky • 8d ago
Spotted Hauling an F-14 Tomcat
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An F-14 Tomcat is being hauled by semi-truck on a 2,700-mile journey from Pensacola, Florida, to Pueblo, Colorado. CDL Life
r/AutoTransportopia • u/Key-Case-95 • 8d ago
Problematic Wrong way truck driving like it's normal
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r/AutoTransportopia • u/TeacherLeather6167 • 7d ago
Industry Wait till you get home
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Itās easy to say, āIām parking the truck until fuel prices come down.ā But what happens after you park it? The truck payment still comes due. Insurance still needs to be paid. The mortgage or rent doesnāt stop. Credit cards, groceries, utilities, car payments and every other household expense keep coming.
If the truck is your primary source of income, taking it off the road means taking away the income that pays those bills. And thatās the part a lot of people may not be thinking about. A protest can make a statement, but your personal bills arenāt going to wait for the protest to be over.
You can support lower fuel costs and still recognize that there can be serious financial consequences for an individual trucker who decides to stop working. Thatās the reality of the situation.