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4 posts tagged with “fuel-costs”
Diesel Above $5 Changes the Freight Math Again, Especially for Mid-Sized Carriers
Diesel above $5 per gallon is squeezing trucking margins again in 2026. Here is what that means for mid-sized carriers, shipper pricing, routing, and fuel-sensitive freight strategy.
CXTMS InsightsApril 15, 2026 · 7 min read
The Fuel Surcharge Lag Problem: Why Shippers Overpay During Diesel Spikes and Under-Recover During Drops
Fuel surcharges don't move in real time. Learn how the structural lag between DOE diesel index updates and surcharge adjustments costs shippers 3-5% annually, and how to negotiate smarter fuel cost mechanisms in 2026.
CXTMS InsightsMarch 23, 2026 · 7 min read
LNG Trucking Gets a Second Look: Why $5 Diesel Is Driving Long-Haul Fleets Back to Natural Gas
With diesel surging past $5 per gallon in March 2026, long-haul fleets are taking a hard second look at LNG and CNG trucking. Here's why natural gas is becoming cost-competitive and what it means for fleet fuel strategy.
CXTMS InsightsMarch 23, 2026 · 7 min read
Oil Price Shock Meets Freight Rates: How the 2026 Strait of Hormuz Crisis Will Cascade Through Transportation Costs for Every Shipper
The Strait of Hormuz crisis is sending oil prices surging and VLCC rates to all-time highs. Here's how the energy shock cascades into freight surcharges, diesel spikes, and higher transportation costs for every shipper—and what you can do about it.
CXTMS InsightsMarch 3, 2026 · 7 min read