FreightCasts Tariff Refund Chaos, Heavy-Duty Technician Shortages, and Steady DEF Prices | The Morning Minute
In this episode, we dive into the fallout from the recent Supreme Court decision striking down emergency tariffs and the resulting administrative chaos for cross-border operators. Companies are now scrambling to navigate the legal gray area as they seek billions of dollars in potential tariff refunds.
We also explore the findings from Fullbay's latest industry report, which highlights a severe and systemic commercial technician shortage. As veteran mechanics retire, shop owners are being forced to aggressively hike hourly wages and utilize advanced shop management tech to maintain efficiency.
Finally, we discuss why domestic prices for diesel exhaust fluid have remained completely steady despite the escalating war in Iran. Robust domestic production has successfully insulated the North American market from overseas maritime bottlenecks, providing a much-needed sigh of relief for fleet operators battling tight margins.
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