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Can’t keep on truckin’ Drivers park their rigs By JERIANNE STRANGEGlasgow Daily Times Add to that the rising cost of a barrel of oil – light, sweet crude shot up nearly $11 a barrel Friday and approached $140 for the first time – and it’s clear things are getting worse.
“I expect to see diesel well over $5 a gallon this week,” Oberhausen said. He said he also expects to see more owner-operators parking their rigs. For those still out on the road, change is inevitable, he said. “Everyone’s changing their driving habits,” he said. “Everyone’s slowing down. I run at 62 (miles per hour). That’s where I get my best fuel mileage.” The weak economy isn’t helping truckers, either. With the downturn in the housing market, there are fewer construction supplies being shipped and consumers are starting to put the brakes on spending, which means less cargo to move. Oberhausen said the cost of doing business has invaded his home life as well. “I used to take the family out to eat twice a month,” he said. “We don’t do that anymore. We can’t afford it.” He’s also thinking about what might come next with diesel prices and the rig he’s still running. “If it gets much higher, I’m going to park this one too,” he said. “I may just come off the road. When I can’t make a payment on it, I’ll park it.” The Associated Press contributed to this story. 
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