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(3 articles)Labor & Workforce
High ImpactJul 16, 2026Trucking Operating Costs Surge 3.4% in 2025, Outpacing Inflation
The American Transportation Research Institute's 2025 annual operating cost survey reveals a trucking industry under significant cost pressure, with average operational expenses climbing to $2.336 per
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Risk & Disruption
High ImpactJul 15, 2026Diesel Spikes Amid Hormuz Tensions: Trucking Cost Crisis
Geopolitical tensions in the Strait of Hormuz are triggering sharp increases in diesel prices, creating significant operational challenges for trucking companies and broader supply chains. The article
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Labor & Workforce
High ImpactJun 26, 2026Rising Trucking Rates Mask Deteriorating Economics
The trucking industry is experiencing a rate recovery in mid-2026, with spot rates running 15% above year-ago levels and the SONAR National Truckload Index climbing to $3.71. However, this apparent st
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