Even Minneapolis, MN, Truckers Feel the Effects of an Active Hurricane Season

In a season of storms even freight haulers in Minneapolis, MN, know their services are in greater demand and can command a higher rate.

Since Hurricane Harvey came ashore from the Gulf of Mexico and slammed into Texas late last month, the Southern United States has been hit in two different directions by record-breaking storms.

If Harvey and Hurricane Irma didn’t create enough headaches for Truckers in Florida and Texas, two more hurricanes are now promising to threaten coastal areas along the Eastern Seaboard stretching from Florida to New England.

It’s a nightmare for people in the potential path of Hurricanes Jose and Maria. It’s also a stressful time for logistics planners, shippers, and haulers alike.

Trucks are already in short supply and the distance between the two storms that have already hit is stretching the supply chains of companies as they scramble to handle greater demand and a need to make relief supplies a priority. It’s expected to have a ripple effect for places far away like Minneapolis, as carriers shift to take advantage of higher rates and demand.

DAT Trendlines is noting that along with a large amount of rerouting, fuel prices also soared in the wake of Harvey and Irma creating the highest weekly averages in more than two years. In some cases, those average rates rose between 3 to 8 cents per mile.

It’s another challenge for the planning team behind the talented drivers at Bay & Bay Transportation. The Minnesota-based company prides itself on safety and reliability. That means taking extra care to keep drivers ahead of the next storm and to avoid traffic bottlenecks as folks try to evacuate from approaching danger.

It’s also why Bay & Bay is known as a quality-driven tradition on roads around Minneapolis, MN, and on countless miles of highway nationwide and across Canada. Call (888) 801-3026 or visit our site for more details on our late model trucks, competitive compensation, and get more information about how you can join our growing team.