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Fuel Surcharge Strategy 2026: Why Your FSC Isn’t Covering the Pump Price

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Semi truck fueling at sunset with text asking why the fuel surcharge is so low

Q: Why isn’t my fuel surcharge covering today’s diesel price?
A: Most FSC tables use last week’s index, creating a lag when pump prices spike fast.

Categories Freight Rates Tags broker negotiation, cost per mile, DAT One, diesel prices, fuel surcharge, Load Board Strategies, Spot Market Rates, Trucking Cash Flow

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