Florida trucking CEO warns soaring diesel costs are squeezing carrier profits

CDL & Trucking News · · Source: FreightWaves · By Noi Mahoney · 5 min read at the source

Florida Trucking Association CEO Scott Perry says tightening capacity is helping freight rates while diesel, insurance and equipment expenses continue to pressure carriers. (Photo: Jim Allen/FreightWaves)
Florida Trucking Association CEO Scott Perry says tightening capacity is helping freight rates while diesel, insurance and equipment expenses continue to pressure carriers. (Photo: Jim Allen/FreightWaves)

Florida Trucking Association CEO Scott Perry said rising diesel, insurance and equipment costs are putting mounting financial pressure on motor carriers.

Reported by Noi Mahoney for FreightWaves (Trucking), originally published October 29, 2026.

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Topics: Trucking, diesel, diesel costs, Driver issues, Florida Trucking Association, Fuel costs, Insurance costs

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