#trucking-costs
(16 articles)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 Economist
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
Laredo Toll Hike Faces Freight Industry Opposition
The Laredo border crossing has announced toll rate increases that are generating significant resistance from the freight and logistics sector. This development is noteworthy because Laredo is one of t
Fuel Efficiency Gap Costs Owner-Ops $20K/Year—Here's Why
Fuel economy variation among trucking operators running identical routes can exceed $20,000 annually per vehicle, representing a critical yet controllable cost lever for freight operators. Research fr
Rail Ramp Congestion Threatens Intermodal Economics
Elevated trucking rates and rejection of carrier tenders are driving shippers toward intermodal solutions in North America, yet this shift creates a new operational hazard: congestion at rail ramps an
Truck Insurance Premiums Surge 8.3% Annually as Providers Lose Money
The American Transportation Research Institute released a comprehensive analysis revealing that commercial auto insurance premiums have increased at an average rate of 8.3% annually between 2017 and 2
UK Scraps Fuel Duty Rise, Delivering Cost Relief to Trucking Sector
The UK government has reversed course on a planned fuel duty increase, a decision that provides immediate financial relief to the trucking industry and broader logistics sector. This policy reversal r
Supreme Court Broker Liability Ruling Set to Raise Trucking Costs
The US Supreme Court's unanimous decision to hold freight brokers liable for negligently recruiting truckers with poor safety records represents a watershed moment for the trucking industry. This ruli
Stronger Freight Network Drives Lower Shipping Prices
This article highlights how strengthening and optimizing freight networks—through improved connectivity, better routing algorithms, and enhanced carrier collaboration—can deliver measurable cost reduc
Trucking & Freight Delivery Costs: Market Trends & Carrier Rates
This article addresses the critical topic of trucking and freight delivery costs, a foundational concern for supply chain professionals managing transportation budgets and carrier relationships. Freig
Intermodal Offers Cost Edge Over Trucking as Fuel Pressures Mount
As fuel prices continue to impact transportation costs across the industry, intermodal freight is emerging as a competitive alternative that can deliver meaningful savings for shippers. Uber Freight's