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2026-09-18 20:28:12
[Rising Diesel Costs on Los Angeles-Dallas Freight Route Put Pressure on Trucking] ⑴ On the major Los Angeles-Dallas freight route, a typical full truckload of cargo currently incurs approximately $1,430 in diesel costs. ⑵ Based on the national average diesel price, this cost has increased by about $600 compared to the day before the February 28th attacks. ⑶ This represents an increase of approximately 70%, significantly raising the proportion of fuel expenditure in total trucking costs. ⑷ Market sentiment suggests carriers are facing pressure from eroded profits, and some costs may be passed on to downstream shippers. ⑸ If diesel prices remain high, adjustments to fuel surcharges will become a focal point in freight rate negotiations. ⑹ Future developments will depend on whether freight demand can absorb the cost increase, as well as changes in alternative routes and capacity allocation. ⑺ Overall, fuel costs have become a key variable affecting the profitability of this route.
