Diesel rose 7.6 cents last week to a $6.352 national average. Recheck your fuel surcharges before booking this week's loads.
Diesel Jumps Again
- $6.352 per gallon: EIA's U.S. average retail diesel for the week of 2026-10-26.
- Up 7.6 cents (1.2%) from the prior week, so make sure fuel surcharges keep pace before booking.
- Down 3.0 cents over four weeks, so the jump erased only part of the recent relief.
- USPS will add a weekly fuel fee in 2027 tied to diesel and jet fuel, matching FedEx and UPS.
Source: EIA: Weekly U.S. diesel price, week of 2026-10-26 · Supply Chain Dive: USPS to debut weekly fuel fee in 2027, matching FedEx, UPS practices
Mexican Truckers Strike Nationwide
- Nationwide strike began Monday, driven by highway security concerns and rising costs.
- Protests are planned at major freight hubs and could slow commercial and cross-border traffic.
- Border-lane carriers should expect delays and confirm pickup windows with shippers and brokers.
Source: FreightWaves: Mexican truckers launch national strike over highway security, rising costs
No Carrier-Vetting Rules Coming Soon
- TIA's chief says federal guidance on broker carrier selection is not close.
- Brokers sought it after two court decisions this year went against them.
- Without clear rules, expect brokers to keep tightening safety and insurance checks on small carriers.
Source: FreightWaves: Federal guidance on carrier selection not around the corner: TIA’s Burroughs
Motus Repair Still Undated
- FMCSA deputy administrator Jesse Elison again addressed the troubled Motus registration system.
- No date was given for a full repair, so allow extra time for registration tasks.
Source: FreightWaves: FMCSA’s Elison addresses Motus again, still no date on full repair
CSX Courts Truckload Freight
- CSX is reviewing shippers' truckload files to pitch intermodal service and cost comparisons.
- The railroad sees a weak trucking market as an opening, adding pressure on long-haul truckload rates.
Source: Supply Chain Dive: CSX sees rail conversion opportunities from battered trucking market
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