Cost of shipping keeps going up - Fall 2007
With the cost of diesel fuel continuing to rise, fuel surcharges that freight carriers tack onto each invoice are doing the same. Below you can see fuel surcharges from different carriers as of December 20th, 2007. This information came from the specific carrier’s website.
Emerging Technologies inc. is committed to providing the best combination of transit time and freight cost. We keep a tight watch on carrier’s performance and cost. ETi will continue to look for ways to save our customers money in transit cost, all the while being mindful of carrier’s performance. Please contact Adam Mitchell at 336-851-9097 ext.10 or amitchell@creativechemistry.com with any questions you may have.
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Carrier
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LTL (Less than truckload)
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FTL (Full truckload)
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Averitt Express
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23.9%
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48%
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Estes Express
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23.5%
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37.2%
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Fed Ex Freight/FedEx National
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*16.8%*
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*16.8%*
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Old Dominion Freight
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23.5%
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Not Listed
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Southeastern Freight Lines
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23.5%
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45.5%
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* FedEx Freight/FedEx National LTL reduced their FSC by 25% to help customers control freight cost.
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