More Katrina Aftermath

[T Bolen]

Just got this email from one of my manufacturers this morning:

There will be a shortage of available trucks not only in MS, but in all other shipping locations as well. FEMA is paying $6 per mile to hire all the trucks they can get to help restore the damaged areas in LA, MS and AL. These trucks are getting long term agreements with FEMA and will be kept in those areas. This means that all other states will be experiencing shortages as many of the carriers we now use are tied up down south. We have a local carrier who we normally do a lot of OD and Drop Deck business with. He told us his trucks were in LA and while there, the government, FEMA, confiscated his Double Drop and GooseNeck trailers. They informed him they will be keeping them and his drivers until further notice. This means less trailers for us.This is widespread and other carriers are experiencing the same situations.

 

[queenlives]

Just got this email from one of my manufacturers this morning:

There will be a shortage of available trucks not only in MS, but in all other shipping locations as well. FEMA is paying $6 per mile to hire all the trucks they can get to help restore the damaged areas in LA, MS and AL. These trucks are getting long term agreements with FEMA and will be kept in those areas. This means that all other states will be experiencing shortages as many of the carriers we now use are tied up down south. We have a local carrier who we normally do a lot of OD and Drop Deck business with. He told us his trucks were in LA and while there, the government, FEMA, confiscated his Double Drop and GooseNeck trailers. They informed him they will be keeping them and his drivers until further notice. This means less trailers for us.This is widespread and other carriers are experiencing the same situations.

(no politicizing here)
it was clear from early on that katrina posed a large threat; coupled with the levee / flooding situation, it was devastating. watching t.v. as it was just beginning to happen (hurricane hitting, that is), a good friend and i discussed at length the tremendous short/long term impact it would have on the U.S. - and potentially global - economy.

we'll **all** be feeling the effects of katrina for many years to come.

that said, from adversity often springs opportunity and as americans, we usually shift to the "ok, let's get this puppy back on the tracks" as soon as possible.

good luck with your resource/cost issues....
hal