Mike Kucharski: Trucking on Empty & the Real Cost of Diesel Spikes

Diesel prices are surging—and if you think it only impacts truckers, think again.

In this episode, I sit down with Mike Kucharski, Co-Owner and Vice President of JKC Trucking, to break down what’s really happening on the ground just weeks into this latest spike—and why it matters to every American.

We dig into:

• What trucking companies are seeing 6 weeks into rising diesel costs
• How the industry actually works—owner-operators vs. company drivers
• Whether shipping prices are locked in… or quickly passed on to you
• The reality that most goods in America move by semi-truck
• Why electric big rigs are still barely a factor
• How fuel costs ripple through the supply chain and show up on your receipt
• And an update on concerns about unqualified or illegal drivers on U.S. highways

Bottom line: when diesel spikes, everything gets more expensive—from groceries to construction materials.

If you want to understand where prices are heading next and what’s really driving inflation behind the scenes, don’t miss this conversation.