Soaring diesel prices are putting new pressure on South Florida trucking operations, with Feeding South Florida reporting a sharp increase in the cost of keeping its delivery fleet on the road. The nonprofit operates more than 30 large diesel-powered tractor-trailers that move food from Palm Beach County to the Florida Keys, making fuel one of its essential operating expenses.
Its combined fuel spending for July and August rose from about $75,000 last year to roughly $121,000 this year. The increase comes as diesel prices climb across Florida and the United States, adding costs for businesses and organizations that depend heavily on transportation.
Fuel costs climb for Feeding South Florida
Feeding South Florida depends on its truck fleet to distribute food across much of the region. Chief Executive Paco Velez said the organization faces higher fuel costs as it tries to meet demand for food assistance.
Fuel costs for July and August totaled about $121,000 this year, compared with approximately $75,000 during the same two months of the previous fiscal year. That marks an increase of about $46,000 in only 2 months…