April 11, 2026
Diesel prices top $5.50 per gallon nationally and $7.50 in California. Discover fuel-saving strategies to protect your trucking margins in April 2026.
April 8, 2026
Diesel hits $5.64/gallon as geopolitical tensions drive fuel costs higher. Get fuel management strategies and the EIA outlook for trucking through summer 2026.
April 7, 2026
Diesel hits $5.62 per gallon as the Iran conflict disrupts global oil supply. Learn how surging fuel costs are reshaping trucking rates, carrier margins, and what operators must do now.
April 5, 2026
94% driver turnover isn't a shortage—it's a retention crisis. Carriers are missing what actually keeps drivers: home time, respect, and predictable schedules.
April 4, 2026
Diesel hit $5.40/gallon in March 2026 — a 21-24 cent/mile cost spike in weeks. Here's how owner-operators can cut fuel costs and protect margins right now.
April 3, 2026
Diesel hit $5.49/gallon in April 2026, near all-time highs. Here's what's driving the surge, how it hits your margins, and the strategies that actually cut fuel costs.
April 2, 2026
Diesel surged past $3.81/gallon in March 2026 while freight rates are still recovering. Here's how to protect margins with better fuel purchasing and surcharge strategy.
April 1, 2026
Tires are the second largest cost in trucking after fuel — and mostly controllable. Here's how inflation discipline, retreads, and alignment maintenance protect margins in 2026.
March 31, 2026
Spring freeze-thaw damage hides in brakes, tires, and coupling systems. Here's the pre-trip inspection checklist that keeps trucks on the road and drivers clear of OOS violations.
Industry Commentary
April 12, 2026
Freight Demand in 2026: Economic Indicators Signal Cautious Recovery Amid Structural Market Shifts
GDP growth slows to 0.5%, rates up 20% YoY on capacity exits, and recession odds at 30%. What key economic indicators mean for small carriers in 2026.