Labor & Workforce
High ImpactSep 29, 2026Diesel at Record $6.53, Driver Pay Up 50%: Carriers Face Margin Squeeze
The trucking industry faces a critical profitability crisis as diesel prices reach an all-time high of $6.53 per gallon while operating costs have surged 40 to 50% since 2019. According to Covenant Lo
FreightWaves#diesel-prices-record-high#trucking-operating-costs#driver-pay-increases
