By Edward R. Hildebrandt, Senior VP, Operations
ChemLogix, LLC
www.chemlogix.com

New proposed “Hours of Service Rules”, limited truck driver and asset availability, increased year-over-year shipments and higher fuel surcharges will continually increase pricing and capacity pressures as the year progresses. Is this a good time for shippers to outsource one or more truck modes?

It’s April and the capacity issues of last year have returned. Several bulk carriers already reported 10% to 20% turn-backs in served markets. This is where carriers receive orders from shippers and turn them back because they don’t have the capacity to cover the loads. Rising fuel surcharges (FSC) add to shippers’ concerns and frustrations. How high will FSC go and what will be the impact on rates as the year progresses?

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