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(62 articles)Intermodal Rail Volume Surges 12.6% as Diesel Prices Drive Modal Shift
U.S. intermodal rail volume surged 12.6% year-over-year in week 41, significantly outpacing the prior four-week average of 5.5%, according to the Association of American Railroads. This acceleration i
Diesel Prices Rise After Four-Week Decline: Supply Chain Impact
The U.S. national diesel average has increased for the first time in four weeks, according to the Energy Information Administration (EIA), though prices remain elevated. This reversal in the downward
C.H. Robinson Faces $700M Verdict as Diesel Prices Rise
A Dallas County judge affirmed a $603 million verdict against C.H. Robinson, adding $100 million in interest for a total judgment approaching $700 million in the Lippe v. Lupus Superior case stemming
Diesel and Truckload Rates Rise While Demand Remains Flat
Diesel prices and truckload rates are moving upward concurrently even as freight demand remains unchanged. This dynamic suggests carriers are facing margin pressure and may be adjusting pricing to off
Truckload Capacity Shows No Recovery Signs Into 2027
The U.S. truckload market is entering the peak season with historically tight capacity and few signs of relief. The Accepted SONAR Truckload Volume Index has fallen to 9,518 over four weeks, the lowes
Diesel Surge 70% YoY Threatens Trucking Capacity Ahead of Peak
Diesel prices have surged 70.7% year-over-year to $6.18 per gallon, driven largely by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and shipping lane disruptions. This dramatic increase is compressing carr
U.S. Rail Intermodal Traffic Surges 10% as Trucking Costs Rise
U.S. railroads reported 534,256 carloads and intermodal units for the week ending October 10, representing a 7.2 percent year-over-year increase. Intermodal containers and trailers reached 302,252 uni
UNFI Uses AI and Hedging to Combat Surging Diesel Costs
UNFI, a major wholesale food distributor, is addressing rising diesel costs by employing two complementary strategies: financial hedging to manage price volatility and artificial intelligence platform
Rail Freight Surges 7.2% as Trucking Capacity Tightens
U.S. rail freight is experiencing significant momentum, with intermodal volumes rising 10.4% year-over-year and carload traffic up 3.4% in week 40, according to Association of American Railroads data.
Diesel Prices Remain Elevated at $6.18/gal Amid Geopolitical Tensions
Diesel prices declined marginally for the third consecutive week to $6.179 per gallon, but remain historically elevated due to Iran-related geopolitical tensions and refinery disruptions. The national
LTL Rates Hit 8-Year High in Q3, Expected to Rise Further
Less-than-truckload rates have hit new record highs in the third quarter and are projected to climb even further by year-end, according to the TD Cowen-AFS Freight Index. The rate-per-pound metric fin
Diesel Prices Surge 20 Cents as Inventories Tank
Ultra-low sulfur diesel (ULSD) futures experienced a sharp 20-cent price spike within two hours on Tuesday morning, signaling critical tightness in fuel markets already weakened by depleted inventory
Russian Diesel Deal Unlikely to Ease U.S. Fuel Prices
The Trump administration's announced deal to purchase Russian diesel totaling over 2.2 million barrels appears to be having minimal effect on fuel prices and market volatility. The initial transaction
Contract Freight Rates Hit Recession Highs as Diesel Tops $6.50/gal
Freight market dynamics are shifting as contract rates reach their highest seasonally adjusted levels since the freight recession ended, signaling carrier capacity constraints despite softer overall d
Hurricane Isaias Threatens Gulf Refineries and Port Operations
Hurricane Isaias poses a significant threat to critical U.S. supply chain infrastructure as it intensifies toward Category 3 status with projected Friday landfall across the Gulf Coast. The storm dire
Diesel Shortage Forces Trucking Companies to Absorb Rising Fuel Costs
A diesel supply crunch is creating significant cost pressures for the trucking industry, with major carriers now bearing the burden of higher fuel costs under contracts negotiated before the price spi
Diesel Price Surge Squeezes Freight Industry Margins
Diesel price increases are creating significant margin compression across the freight and logistics industry, affecting carriers' profitability and operational decisions. This cost escalation comes at
Truckload Rates Surge Despite Soft Demand: What's Really Driving Prices
Dry van truckload spot rates have climbed to $3.55 per mile, up more than 10 percent since late August and approximately 50 percent year-over-year, yet the conventional demand-supply explanation does
Truckload Market Divergence: Rising Rates Despite Falling Demand
The US truckload market is displaying atypical behavior as spot rates surge to $3.53 per mile (50% above year-ago levels) while accepted tender volumes decline nearly 3% below their 12-month average.
Contract Freight Rates Jump 22 Cents Over Spot as Trucking Capacity Shrinks
The U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index reveals a critical market shift: contract dry van rates now command a 22-cent per mile premium over spot freight, a reversal from June when spot rates actually exce
Geotab Fleet Card Tackles Fuel Fraud as Diesel Prices Surge
Geotab has launched a fleet card integrated with telematics data to help trucking companies control fuel spending and prevent unauthorized purchases during a period of elevated diesel prices. The card
Diesel Price Surge Squeezes UK Hauliers' Operating Margins
Diesel price increases are creating significant operational and financial stress for haulage companies across the UK and potentially broader European markets. This cost pressure directly impacts trans
Diesel Prices Drop as Gulf Oil Production Nears Normal Levels
Crude oil production from the Persian Gulf is approaching pre-war output levels, creating downward pressure on global energy markets and providing relief to transportation and logistics operations. Th
Freight Growth Masks Consumer Collapse: Data Centers Masking Broader Demand Crisis
Despite a modest 1.5% year-over-year increase in freight volumes, the growth is almost entirely concentrated in machinery, fabricated metals, and steel driven by the data center construction boom. Thi
Diesel prices hit all-time high, pressuring supply chain costs
Diesel fuel has reached unprecedented price levels, creating significant operational and financial stress across the logistics and supply chain industries globally. This development affects all transp
Diesel Surge Crushes Trucking Margins as Spot Rates Lag
The freight market is experiencing a structural margin compression crisis that threatens carrier profitability despite historically tight capacity. Diesel prices surged 16.5% month-over-month while tr
Rising Diesel Costs Could Trigger Q4 Capacity Exodus
Diesel fuel costs are creating a structural profitability squeeze for carriers that could accelerate capacity exits heading into fourth-quarter peak season. While spot linehaul rates are trading 40% a
Houston Freight Market Tightens Rapidly: Rates Surge 37% in One Week
Houston's freight market has undergone a dramatic reversal, shifting from one of the loosest markets in the nation to the second-tightest among 135 FreightWaves SONAR-tracked markets in less than two
Diesel Hits Record $6.53 as Iran Crisis Roils Energy Markets
The diesel market has reached unprecedented volatility, with the Department of Energy benchmark price hitting an all-time high of $6.529/gallon, up $1.951/gallon since early July. This spike directly
Carriers Outperform 2024 Despite Record Diesel Prices
The U.S. truckload market is showing genuine improvement compared to 2024, with spot rates climbing from $2.40 to $3.42 per mile and carriers running approximately $0.70 per mile ahead in net earnings
Fuel Cost Spike Erodes Carrier Margins Across Trucking Industry
A sharp spike in diesel fuel costs is pressuring carrier margins across the trucking industry, with retail diesel prices rising 31% over a three-month period while wholesale prices climbed more than t
Diesel Prices Hit $6.28/Gallon: Supply Chain Impact
Diesel prices have reached record-breaking levels at $6.28 per gallon nationally, signaling a sustained inflationary pressure across the transportation and logistics sector. This sharp increase direct
Trucking Market Shows First Growth in 42 Months, But Diesel Surge Erodes Gains
The U.S. trucking market is showing early signs of recovery after 42 consecutive months of year-over-year volume declines, with the Cass Freight Index reporting a 2.1% YoY increase in August 2024. How
Diesel Hits $6.33/Gal: Trucking Faces 100 Days of Pressure
Diesel fuel has reached an unprecedented $6.33 per gallon, 50 cents above the previous record, signaling a structural shock to trucking economics that could persist for over three months. The spike st
Diesel hits record high: Supply chain costs surge nationwide
The Energy Information Administration (EIA) has reported that the national diesel average has reached an unprecedented record level, marking a critical inflection point for supply chain economics. Thi
$6 Diesel: What Rising Fuel Costs Mean for US Freight
Rising diesel prices to $6 per gallon represent a critical cost inflection point for the US trucking industry, directly cascading into freight pricing and supply chain economics across all consumer-fa
TL Rates Surge 11% as Freight Demand Turns Positive
August 2026 marked a significant inflection point for the trucking market, with Cass Information Systems data revealing truckload linehaul rates surged 11.3% year-over-year, the largest increase since
Tender Rejections at 13.5%: Trucking Market Stays Tight into Q4
The trucking market remains notably constrained heading into the fourth quarter, with tender rejection rates holding at 13.45% as of September 10, a level significantly above historical comparables an
Truckload Spot Rates Defy Volume Drop; Reefer Capacity Remains Tight
The freight market is sending mixed signals as the post-Labor Day period unfolds. While truckload volumes declined nearly 15% in early September, a typical seasonal pullback, spot rates have defied gr
Diesel Hits Record $6 as Refining Crisis Drives Fuel Surcharges
Retail diesel prices have reached unprecedented levels, with the Department of Energy/Energy Information Administration average hitting $5.967/gallon, breaching the psychologically significant $6 thre
Diesel Inflation Cascades Through Food Supply Chain
Diesel price inflation is creating a ripple effect throughout the food supply chain, with transportation cost increases propagating from logistics carriers to distributors and ultimately to consumers.
Diesel Surges to $5.85: 2026 Peak Season Becomes Pricing Battleground
Diesel fuel prices hitting $5.85 per gallon are fundamentally altering the economics of the 2026 peak shipping season, forcing carriers and shippers to rethink pricing strategies rather than simply mo
Diesel Hits All-Time High: What Supply Chains Need to Know
Retail diesel prices have reached unprecedented levels, breaking the previous all-time high of $5.82/gallon set in June 2022. The AAA national average hit $5.85/gallon on Friday, driven by a convergen
Diesel at 5-Year Highs: Structural Supply Shock Threatens Fleet Margins
Diesel prices have reached their highest settlement levels in history, driven by a confluence of structural supply constraints rather than temporary shocks. Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian refineri
Road Freight Providers Combat Soaring Diesel Costs to Protect Margins
Rising diesel prices represent a structural cost pressure on road freight logistics providers across Europe, threatening operational margins that have already been compressed by competitive market dyn
Diesel Prices Fall Again: What It Means for Your Logistics
The Energy Information Administration (EIA) reports that the national diesel average has declined for the second consecutive time within an eight-week period, signaling a moderating trend in one of su
Diesel Futures Hit Post-War High as Geopolitical Risks Surge
Diesel futures on the CME climbed to $4.6243/gallon on Tuesday, a potential post-war high, driven by a confluence of geopolitical and market factors rather than a single catalytic event. The 21.37-cen
Diesel Prices Fall Again: What It Means for Your Logistics Costs
The Energy Information Administration (EIA) reports that the national diesel average has declined for the second consecutive time within an eight-week period, signaling potential relief for transporta
US Diesel Hits $5.62/gal: 53% YoY Rise Strains Supply Chains
Diesel fuel prices in the United States have climbed to $5.62 per gallon, representing a dramatic 53% increase compared to the same period a year earlier. This sharp escalation in fuel costs is creati
Diesel Refining Crisis Keeps Prices Above $5 Through Q4
The persistent elevation of diesel prices above $5 per gallon stems not from crude oil scarcity, which remains relatively stable in the $80 range, but from a fundamental **refining capacity crisis**.