Brent Crude Holds Above $111 as Iran War Keeps Oil Markets Tight
International benchmark fell 0.7% to $111.39/barrel May 19: still 11% above pre-war levels and keeping diesel elevated for small fleets.
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Federal Gas Tax Suspension Floated as Diesel Hits $4.50, 24¢ Cut Eyed
White House and bipartisan lawmakers discuss suspending the 24.4¢/gal federal diesel tax through October as fuel prices sit $1.37 above year-ago levels.
Will brokers now avoid small carriers to dodge crash liability?
Supreme Court ruling exposes brokers to state negligence claims nationwide. Industry lawyers and tech CEOs warn of tighter carrier selection: small fleets with…
Bid Season Pricing Gains Signal Shift After Three-Quarter Downturn
Carriers report better pricing power in Q1 2026 contract negotiations as capacity exits and spot rates firm: the first sustained leverage shift since mid-2023.
Brent Crude Dips to $105.44 as Iran War Drags On With No End in Sight
Oil fell 19 cents May 14 after a week of whipsaw moves: diesel still sits near $4.48, and small fleets are watching every penny.
Maverick raises driver pay in 2026, what small fleets can learn
A large carrier's compensation package shows what owner-operators and small fleets are competing against when they recruit and retain drivers in a tight labor…
Federal Excise Tax Adds $15,000–$30,000 to New Truck Price, ATA Says
Industry group renews push to repeal 12% federal excise tax on new Class 8 tractors, citing upfront cost barrier that keeps older trucks on the road.
Why Small Fleets Are Buying Used Trucks 600+ Miles From Home
Regional sourcing patterns are breaking down as smaller carriers travel farther to find late-model units ahead of 2027 EPA changes, and Northeast buyers are…
Mack PartsASIST Redesign Cuts Parts-Ordering Time for Owner-Operators
Faster search, live warehouse inventory, and mobile-friendly design aim to reduce downtime for fleets ordering Mack parts online.
Hormuz Shut Since May 5, No Tankers Through, Diesel Still Climbing
Iran halted all transits through the Strait of Hormuz three days ago and imposed new shipowner reporting rules. Crude and diesel prices remain elevated despite…
Diesel Hit Record Seasonal Levels Mid-April as War Costs Squeeze Margins
Box manufacturers struggle to pass transportation cost spikes downstream, a signal that freight buyers are pushing back on fuel surcharges even as diesel…
Brent Crude Back Over $100 as Hormuz Closure Drags Into Second Week
Brent rose 1.8% to $101.80/bbl May 8 after a volatile morning: diesel costs remain elevated as the strait stays shut.