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(30 articles)Diesel Prices to Remain Elevated Through Spring 2027
Energy and truck stop executives at the WEX OTR Summit warned that U.S. trucking companies should expect elevated diesel prices persisting through at least spring 2027. Multiple structural factors con
Diesel Prices Hit Records as Refining Capacity Crunch Outpaces Oil Supply
Diesel prices have reached record levels in 2024, exceeding the 2022 high of $5.81 per gallon and climbing to approximately $6.35 per gallon, while gasoline remains roughly 70 cents below its 2022 pea
Gulf Trucking Costs Surge Amid Houthi Shipping Threats
Houthi-related threats are disrupting shipping operations in the Arabian Gulf, forcing logistics providers to absorb increased trucking costs. Supply chain teams must evaluate route alternatives, carr
Captive Insurance Gains Ground as Fleets Seek Cost Control
Commercial auto liability insurance has been unprofitable for traditional carriers since 2010, creating an opportunity for fleet operators to explore captive and alternative risk structures. These arr
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 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
PC-12 Oil Standard Arrives January 2027: Fleet Impact Guide
The American Petroleum Institute is rolling out a new heavy-duty engine oil category called PC-12 effective January 2027, marking the first major oil standard change since 2016. This is not a cosmetic
Mexican Port Delays Cost Trucking Industry $1B Monthly
Processing delays at Mexico's four largest ports (Manzanillo, Lázaro Cárdenas, Altamira, and Veracruz) are creating substantial operational costs for the trucking industry, with daily expenses reachin
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
Trump's Red Dye Diesel Order Lacks State Coordination Details
President Trump's formal executive order on red dye diesel tax relief was published in the Federal Register as a four-page directive, but it provides limited specificity on a critical operational prob
Red Dye Diesel Tax Break Falls Flat with Trucking Industry
A federal executive order permitting red dye diesel (traditionally reserved for off-road agricultural use) to be used in trucks has generated far less enthusiasm than anticipated among trucking indust
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
Red Dye Diesel Executive Order: Will Trucking See Real Savings?
The Trump administration signed an executive order allowing red dye diesel, traditionally reserved for agricultural use, to be consumed by over-the-road trucking fleets. This move could theoretically
Diesel Export Ban: What Truckers Need to Know About Price Relief
The Trump administration is actively considering a ban on diesel exports through emergency powers under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), responding to diesel prices hitting $6.
Diesel Export Ban Talk Rattles Fuel Markets, Threatens Gasoline Spike
The White House's consideration of a diesel export ban, discussed at the highest levels this week, has triggered an immediate market reaction that reveals the hidden costs of such a policy. While futu
Diesel Export Ban Could Backfire: Regional Shortages Loom
A proposed U.S. ban on diesel exports is gaining political momentum, but analysis suggests the policy would create uneven regional outcomes rather than broad price relief. The fundamental challenge is
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 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 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
Motive's AI Maintenance Platform Targets $4M Fleet Downtime Costs
Motive has launched an AI-powered maintenance platform designed to address a critical disconnect in fleet operations: the gap between what vehicles report on the road and what technicians find in the
Oversize Load Tariffs Strain US Operators Amid Growing Concern
US-based oversize logistics operators are confronting a dual challenge of rising tariff exposure and increasingly stringent oversize load regulations that threaten both profitability and service relia
Trucking Industry Warns Delivery Protection Act Threatens NYC Supply Chain
The trucking industry has issued a formal warning that New York City's proposed delivery protection act would significantly increase operational costs and threaten the efficiency of the city's supply
Freight Rate Surge Pressures Retailers, Transforms Real Estate Strategy
Elevated freight rates are creating significant financial pressure on retailers, forcing operational and strategic recalibrations across the sector. The sustained elevation in trucking and LTL costs i
Carriers and Insurers Charge War Premium on Regional Freight
Both trucking carriers and freight insurance providers are implementing elevated pricing structures on regional freight movements, a pattern indicative of heightened risk assessments and operational p
Trucking 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
Diesel 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
Oil Price Shocks Disrupt Trucking and Shipping Markets
Crude oil price volatility is creating cascading disruptions across trucking and maritime shipping networks, pressuring carriers' operating margins and forcing shippers to reassess transportation stra
SEED Act Could Cut Trucking Costs by $1B Through Biofuel Tax Credit
The SEED Act, a federal biofuel blenders tax credit, represents a significant policy opportunity to reduce operational costs across the trucking industry while strengthening domestic energy production
Why Fuel Prices Rise Fast But Fall Slow: Supply Chain Impact
Fuel price asymmetry, the phenomenon where prices rise sharply but decline gradually, represents a persistent cost headwind for transportation-dependent supply chains. Matthew Muenster, Chief Economis
Freight Factoring Costs: Real Rates & Hidden Fees Explained
This article provides a comprehensive breakdown of freight factoring pricing structures, addressing a critical cash flow challenge for trucking carriers. Freight factoring typically ranges from 1.5% t