Transport Topics (July 5, 2021)

Trucking and oil industry experts are warning of possible delays in fuel deliveries during the peak of the summer driving season as the pinch from the driver shortage — particularly among tanker truck drivers — could slow down service to fueling stations. Oil Price Information Service founder and industry analyst Tom Kloza said tank truck companies have enough equipment to move fuel to fueling stations, but industry officials tell him the sector is short about 16% of the drivers it needs on a day-to-day basis to keep stations supplied. Kloza said he worries that if a station is without fuel for just a few hours, the news could spread through social media and lead to panic buying. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices