DIESEL PRICES ARE HITTING CARRIERS HARD
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DIESEL PRICES ARE HITTING CARRIERS HARD.
Diesel has reached a record $5.85 per gallon nationally, creating another major challenge for trucking companies already operating on tight margins.
Here’s the year-over-year picture:
⛽ Today: $5.85/gal
📅 Same time last year: ~$3.70/gal
📈 Increase: ~$2.15/gal
🚨 Year-over-year increase: ~58%
For a truck averaging 6 MPG, that difference represents roughly $0.36 more in fuel cost for every mile driven compared with last year.
That adds up quickly.
Higher fuel costs mean carriers need to pay even closer attention to fuel expenses, IFTA reporting, load profitability, paperwork, and overall operating costs.
At Axelon HQ LLC, we help carriers take the administrative workload off their plate so they can spend more time focused on keeping their trucks moving and their businesses profitable.
Higher fuel costs require smarter operations.
Stay informed. Track your numbers. Protect your margins.
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