Diesel slipped 6.0 cents to $6.292 a gallon but remains up 9.3 cents over four weeks. Meanwhile, DOT says 33,000 drivers have been put out of service over English-language deficiencies.
Diesel Takes a Small Breather
- $6.292 per gallon is the U.S. average retail diesel price for the week of 2026-11-02.
- Down 6.0 cents (0.9%) week over week, a modest break on fuel spend.
- Up 9.3 cents over four weeks, so check that fuel surcharges still cover your real costs.
Source: EIA: Weekly U.S. diesel price, week of 2026-11-02
Roadside Enforcement Keeps Tightening
- 33,000 drivers have been placed out of service over English-language deficiencies, according to DOT.
- 283 violations turned up in recent CDL blitzes across Virginia and Arkansas.
- Small fleets should confirm every driver can handle roadside communication before dispatching through blitz states.
Source: FreightWaves: 33,000 truckers sidelined over violations as highway blitzes hit Arkansas, Virginia
Class 8 Orders Fall Sharply
- 36% year-over-year drop in North American Class 8 orders in October, per FTR.
- Regulatory uncertainty at EPA, equipment costs and tighter budgets are holding fleets back.
- Fewer new trucks entering service could help tighten capacity over time for carriers keeping current equipment.
Source: FreightWaves: Class 8 truck orders plunge 36% as EPA uncertainty rattles fleets
LA/Long Beach Strike Threat Delayed
- A possible strike at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach has been delayed again.
- Employers and a longshore union local are still in contract talks.
- Drayage and Southern California carriers should watch for disruptions if negotiations break down.
Source: FreightWaves: Port strike delayed again at Los Angeles, Long Beach ports
Congress Shake-Up Hits Trucking Policy
- Election results will reshape the House Transportation & Infrastructure committee's membership.
- Several current committee members will not return, affecting the highway bill and trucking regulations ahead.
Source: FreightWaves: Transportation committee in House set for overhaul post-election
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