10/01/2026
🚨We've got our eye on the fuel situation - here's a quick update.
Every shipper and carrier is feeling the price at the pump after diesel reached a record high last week - $6.53, and the cost of transportation is rising with it.
The federal government is weighing options with relief, including a diesel export ban and allowing broader sales of red-dyed diesel, which is exempt from most fuel taxes, to keep prices down. Texas declared a statewide disaster on Monday, lifting some commercial transportation restrictions to combat rising costs to farmers and trucking companies.
Until the diesel problem is solved, shipping rates will remain elevated across the country so carriers can keep their wheels turning. We understand this puts pressure on shippers and their budgets, but it's a reality that every shipper, carrier, and broker in America is facing right now.
Shaker's team is keeping a close eye on fuel prices, and we're committed to keeping our fuel surcharges fair. Ask our team how rising fuel prices will impact your capacity: https://loom.ly/bk7y64w
Learn more about the government's potential solutions here: https://loom.ly/BJ26Gng