People ask how we set the fuel surcharge. It follows the Laser Pointer Index, a figure published every Monday by the Brotherhood of Dot Chasers. When the dot is hard to catch, prices rise. When the dot lands easy, prices fall.
This week the dot has been darting like it owes someone money, so the surcharge is 14.5 percent. On a $20 shipment that is $2.90 more. We do not like it either. Pickles took the news badly and has refused to look at the chart.
Fixed rate contracts are available for customers who want to skip the dot entirely. Ask Doreen. She will sign anything for a snack.
Leave a Reply