One of the top for-hire carriers succumbed to the ills ravishing the trucking industry.  Truckload and less-than-truckload carrier Jevic Transportation announced on Monday that it is discontinuing operations immediately.  No more pick-ups will be made, although shipments already in the system will be delivered.

In a succinct note to customers on the company website, CEO David Gorman stated, "The current high fuel costs, economic downturn, increasing insurance costs, and tightening credit markets have made this decision necessary."

Earlier this month, truckers marched on Washington to bemoan the impact of high fuel prices on their business, warning that some would have to go out of business if things did not improve.  

This could be a trend-setting dramatic move .  Jevic was ranked last year as one of the 100 top American and Canadian carriers by Transport Topics magazine.

This move will have a major domino effect throughout the freight logistics industry.   VHI began early Monday morning taking steps to protect our customers and assure that shipments would be accommodated. 

This is when you can really appreciate having VHI Transport in your corner.  As a third party logistics provided, we have the knowledge, the connections and the relationships to provide valuable professional assistance in emergency situations and as standard practice for your freight management.

A REMINDER that Memorial Day is Monday, May 26 - earlier than usual this year.  Be sure to take that into consideration with your freight management this week and next.

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