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High ImpactAug 16, 2026Oil Shock Drives Freight Costs to COVID-Era Peaks
A recent analysis from Florida Atlantic University reveals that recent crude oil price increases have driven freight transportation costs back to levels not seen since the COVID-19 pandemic. This oil
Florida Atlantic University#freight-costs#fuel-price-shock#trucking-economics
Risk & Disruption
ModerateJul 8, 2026Fleet Insurance Innovations Help Carriers Manage Rising Costs
Insurance premiums for trucking fleets have reached record levels, with carriers paying 10.2 cents per mile in 2024 and facing accelerated increases in early 2025. The rising costs reflect broader inf
FreightWaves#fleet-insurance#risk-management#owner-operators
Procurement
ModerateJun 2, 2026Diesel Prices Fall for Fourth Week Straight: What It Means
The U.S. national average diesel price has declined for the fourth consecutive week, according to data from the Energy Information Administration (EIA). This sustained downward trend signals relief fo
Logistics Management#diesel-prices#fuel-costs#trucking-economics