Behind the News: The Broader Impact of California’s AB5 [Podcast]
August 9, 2022
If you think California’s AB5 law won’t affect you because you don’t run in the state or use owner-operators, you might be surprised.
Despite what you may have heard, no, we’re not running out of diesel fuel. But – low stockpiles do mean higher prices. In this episode of HDT Talks Trucking, we break down what you should know and what this means for trucking fleets.
This episode is sponsored by Citgo
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Heavy Duty Trucking's top story from November was the news that stockpiles of distillate fuels (meaning diesel fuel and heating oil) were low. HDT Editor in Chief Deborah Lockridge joins Managing Editor Vesna Brajkovic to talk:
What low distillate fuel stockpiles mean for trucking fleets
Misconceptions of a diesel fuel shortage
What conditions lead to these high diesel prices
How these conditions compare to previous numbers
When will diesel fuel costs drop
and more!
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No, We Aren’t Running Out of Diesel Fuel — But Low Stockpiles Mean Higher Prices
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