US truckers talk ‘unprecedented’ diesel price surge

U.S. truckers discussed the “unprecedented” diesel price surge on Thursday, noting that the situation is posing a real crunch for drivers and explained what they are doing to try and alleviate the burden.

“It’s an unprecedented first time that we’ve seen this kind of rapid escalation to this level,” Peter Latta, chairman and CEO of A. Duie Pyle trucking company in New York said during an interview that aired on “Varney & Co.” on Thursday. 

You May Like

Prevent Losses by Combating the Driver Shortage

The transportation and logistics industry has been struggling with the driver shortage for the past 15 years, but manufacturing companies are beginning to feel the impact of the shortfall firsthand, with the food and beverage industry being

New York’s Congestion Pricing Takes a Toll on Truckers

Operators say the plan will raise already-high delivery costs for trucking companies and New York City businesses By Paul Berger Jan. 6, 2025 12:08 pm ET One of the most expensive cities in the U.S.