Rising Fuel Costs in Trucking: What’s Happening and What Comes Next The trucking industry is once again facing a major challenge: rising fuel costs. In 2026, diesel prices in the U.S. are increasing rapidly, creating immediate pressure on carriers, brokers, and shippers. Unlike previous cycles, this shift is happening fast, and many parts of the industry are struggling to keep up. At the center of the issue is one key question: Are fuel surcharge trucking models (FSC) keeping

The U.S. trucking industry is facing another turning point. This month, the Department of Transportation announced an emergency rule that tightens restrictions on non-domiciled commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs). While Pure Freight Lines will not be directly impacted — we do not rely heavily on non-domiciled drivers — the ripple effects across the industry will be felt by many carriers, shippers, and customers. Shippers looking for dependable freight services ⸻ How Many Comp

Tariffs. Trade. Capacity Stress. Business Closures. How Pure Freight Lines Stays Afloat in a Sinking Market 2025 has been nothing short of punishing for the trucking industry. Spot rates have crashed to near-record lows — with dry van rates hovering around $1.60–$1.80 per mile, according to DAT Freight & Analytics. Imports have declined. Consumer demand is soft. And a fresh wave of tariffs — some ranging from 100% to 245% on Chinese goods — is putting serious pressure on supp