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Diesel Crisis Hits Local Trucking | Lake Charles News
Diesel prices are crushing local trucking company Razorback Rentals, forcing owner Karl Mears to hike fuel surcharges and slash services as costs soar to record highs since he took over in 2004. The crisis isn’t isolated—it’s fueled by global conflicts and foreign policy, sending ripple effects across the nation’s supply chains. While energy sectors profit from higher fuel costs, most truckers are barely holding on. Mears is cutting back, boosting efficiency, and hoping for relief—because when trucking costs spike, consumers will feel it at the pump and checkout counter. Listen in comfort:Get…
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