Truck drivers say rising diesel costs are changing the industry
Independent truckers are taking the biggest hit over company truckers. Truck drivers are concerned about the livelihood of their industry due to rising diesel costs, which have caused them to fear for their livelihood. The average price for diesel reached its highest recorded average price last month at about $6.50 a gallon, and since then, prices have remained in the same range. Dave Turner, a company truck driver for over 25 years, said the recent increase in cost is changing the industry. Independent truckers are taking the biggest hit, particularly those who lack capacity to get fuel. According to federal transportation data, trucks carried about 65% of U.S. freight by weight in 2024.
Pubblicato : 6 ore fa di Marisa Nuñez in Business
Dave Turner has been a company truck driver for over 25 years, and rising diesel costs have him fearing for his livelihood.
"It's just, it's astronomical and almost makes us non-existent," Turner s... [1347 symbols]
