Industry Study · September 2025
2026 Trucking Fuel Cost Impact Study
How diesel prices, surcharge structures, and MPG investments shape the unit economics of small-fleet U.S. trucking.
Quick answer
How diesel prices, surcharge structures, and MPG investments shape the unit economics of small-fleet U.S. trucking. Based on U.S. industry data across United States.
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Key findings
- 28%Fuel share of CPMDown from 33% in 2022 as diesel softened.
- $0.06/miSurcharge under-recoveryAverage gap between FSC paid and diesel cost above peg.
- 6.7 mpgFleet MPGAerodynamic + low-rolling-resistance fleets averaged 7.4.
Methodology
EIA weekly diesel pricing, ATRI operational cost data, and 1,200 fuel-card transaction samples from independent carriers.
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