Rising Demand Buoys Hope for Higher Rates

img src="/sites/default/files/images/articles/printeditiontag_new.gif" width=120 align=right>The accountants looking over the books of Arensdorf Trucking for the fiscal year ended June 1 had some good news for owner Jerry Arensdorf.

"We made money," Arensdorf said from his office in Medicine Lodge, Kan.

After watching virtually all the equity in his 40-truck fleet evaporate during the past two years as equipment values plunged and profits disappeared, Arensdorf said he’s ready for a fresh start.