DE PERE, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — The ongoing war in Iran has everyday drivers paying a lot more at the gas pump, but it’s also impacting trucking companies that rely on diesel fuel to transport goods.
Paper Transport in De Pere, which hauls consumer and retail products throughout the United States, is one such company. With diesel fuel prices in Wisconsin skyrocketing more than 80 cents since March 1, the company says it is paying close attention to its fuel usage.
“One of the things that we’ve learned in the logistics industry is expect the unexpected. And certainly, we’ve seen this happen in the past, where prices with fuel have spiked up,” Paper Transport Chief Commercial Officer Jared Stedl said…