But, since customers figure trucking companies overall must be desperate for any load they can theyre squeezing their carriers to push down rates. 17, Stevens Transport prospering amid tough times for trucking industry Dallas Business Journal by Margaret Allen Staff Writer Print Article Email Article Reprints RSS Feeds Related News Stevens joint venture fills diversity niche MESQUITE In year in which the Advertise And theres no overcapacity in the highservice area.

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Jobs The result is that massive number of trucking companies, mostly smaller operators, are going bankrupt. Business Resources Contact Info publishing partner with Portfolio online Home Learn more about this service. Search for Jobs powered by onTargetJobs View Dallas Jobs jobs Business Resources Starting BusinessNew venture put several startups under one roof. The national economy is slowing, so freight volumes are weaker. Fuel costs are also up, insurance premiums have doubled and the value of used truck equipment has softened.

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Smaller companies some 470,000 in the United States who have fewer than six trucks pay full price for equipment and fuel and their insurance rates are higher, Scherck said. Advertise About Us The national economy is slowing, so freight volumes are weaker. Dallas Online Directory Affiliate publications Portfolio, SportsBusiness Journal, SportsBusiness Daily American City Business Journals, Inc. And theres no overcapacity in the highservice area. In the first quarter of this year, 1,155 trucking companies nationwide failed, according to Donald Broughton, senior transportation analyst with Email Alerts the latest local business news delivered to your inbox. Tags: fuel, trucking companies

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