Skyrocketing, record-breaking diesel fuel prices are forcing some logging and trucking operations to shut down. More shutdowns will follow. Fuel was once 25 per cent of the operational cost of running a truck, now it is up to 60 per cent plus. When it costs $1,118 to fill up a logging truck, plus the other expenses to operate, there is not a profit at the end of the day.  Unlike most industries, the US timber industry cannot pass on increased costs caused by fuel and inflation. Their consumer (mills) simply disregards the request for ...