Diesel prices, freight rates, costs, and market conditions.
Fuel & Freight Rates
A California agricultural organization is calling for a “No Movement of Goods Day” on October 1 as high diesel prices increase costs for farmers and trucking companies. The…
Fuel & Freight Rates
Calls for truck drivers to shut down on October 1 are spreading as high diesel prices add pressure to owner-operators and small carriers. OOIDA says it cannot organize a strike…
Fuel & Freight Rates
Truckers and carriers could face continued pressure from high diesel costs as global fuel supplies remain tight. Reuters reports that disruptions linked to the wars in Iran and…
Fuel & Freight Rates
Diesel prices have climbed to record territory, adding more fuel-cost pressure for truck drivers and carriers across the country. AAA's national retail diesel average reached…
Fuel & Freight Rates
Trucking fleets could continue receiving federal support to replace or upgrade older diesel equipment under legislation advancing in Congress. The House Energy & Commerce…
Fuel & Freight Rates
Canada is extending its temporary suspension of the federal fuel excise tax on gasoline and diesel, giving truckers and other businesses more time to benefit from lower fuel…
Fuel & Freight Rates
A new cross-border project aims to make long-distance electric and hydrogen trucking more practical along the West Coast. California, Oregon, Washington, British Columbia, and…
Fuel & Freight Rates
Canadian businesses are watching closely as a new round of U.S. tariffs approaches. Unless Washington and Ottawa reach an agreement, the United States plans to impose 50% duties…
Fuel & Freight Rates
Truckers using the Kansas Turnpike will pay higher tolls starting September 1, 2026. The Kansas Turnpike Authority says rates will rise 4% for commercial vehicles with five or…
Fuel & Freight Rates
Orrin Asmus turned 94 on August 11. He started driving trucks when he was just 19 years old. His first trucking job came unexpectedly. His brother-in-law became sick and could…
Fuel & Freight Rates
Less freight is being moved than before. At the same time, many trucks have left the market. This means there are fewer trucks available to haul loads. With fewer trucks on the…
Fuel & Freight Rates
Industry experts say strong consumer demand and early holiday shipping are helping increase container imports. Many companies are moving goods now to avoid possible shipping…
Fuel & Freight Rates
Fighting in some parts of the world has raised concerns about oil supplies. When oil becomes more expensive, diesel prices usually go up too. Higher diesel prices can increase…
Fuel & Freight Rates
The bridge connects Detroit, Michigan, and Windsor, Ontario, and was built to reduce congestion at existing border crossings. It is expected to help move freight faster and…
Fuel & Freight Rates
The national average diesel price remains about 19 cents higher than it was one year ago, according to fuel market data. Lower oil prices, improving fuel supplies, and refinery…
Fuel & Freight Rates
Criminal groups are using more advanced scams to steal freight, including fake carrier accounts, identity fraud, and load board scams. Experts say stolen cargo can lead to higher…
Fuel & Freight Rates
Dry van rates had the biggest increase and are getting close to levels seen during the strong freight market a few years ago. Reefer rates also moved higher as food and…
