Freightwaves iconFreightwavesSep 28, 2026

Diesel Up 10 Cents, Spot Rates Up 2: Margin Squeeze

Diesel is up 10 cents in a week while truckload spot rates only gained 2 cents — and that margin squeeze is the real freight market story.

Diesel Up 10 Cents, Spot Rates Up 2: Margin Squeeze

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Diesel is up 10 cents in a week while truckload spot rates only gained 2 cents — and that margin squeeze is the real freight market story.

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Diesel is up 10 cents in a week while truckload spot rates only gained 2 cents — and that margin squeeze is the real freight market story. In this update, we break down stable tender rejections around 14%, elevated but flattening spot rates, rising contract rates, tight capacity, intermodal share gains and why weak housing […] The post Diesel Up 10 Cents, Spot Rates Up 2:

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In this update, we break down stable tender rejections around 14%, elevated but flattening spot rates, rising contract rates, tight capacity, intermodal share gains and why weak housing […] The post Diesel Up 10 Cents, Spot Rates Up 2:

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