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High ImpactMay 26, 2026Diesel Crunch Sends India Freight Rates Soaring, Squeezes Truckers
India's trucking industry faces mounting pressure as diesel availability tightens, forcing freight rates upward and compressing already thin operator margins. The combination of fuel scarcity and elev
The Economic Times#diesel-shortage#freight-rates#truck-operators
Technology & Innovation
ModerateMay 4, 2026Fleet Margins Eroding: $2.26/Mile Operating Costs Hit Record
The trucking industry faces a critical profitability crisis: operating costs reached $2.26 per mile in 2024—the highest non-fuel cost on record—while freight rates have failed to keep pace, creating a
FreightWaves#fleet-profitability#margin-erosion#dispatch-optimization