U.S. shippers are facing another sharp increase in operating costs as diesel prices surged in April, according to new data released today by the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS). April 2026 Motor Fuel Prices Regular Motor Gasoline: National average $4.10 per gallon → +12.8% from March 2026 → +29.4% from April 2025 Diesel No. 2: National average $5.50 per gallon → +11.8% from March 2026 → +54.2% from April 2025 Regional Regular Gasoline Prices (April 2026): West Coast

The Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) recently updated its National Transportation Statistics (NTS) database, providing fresh insights into how transportation continues to shape the American economy. While BTS releases data across infrastructure, safety, energy, and economic categories each month, this latest update places special emphasis on transportation’s broad economic footprint — including its contributions to GDP, employment, wages, and consumer spending. Why T

The National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA) is considering significant updates to Rule 640 , the long-standing provision governing how mixed freight shipments are classified when they are not fully itemized on the bill of lading. The proposal, currently open for industry feedback, could have widespread ripple effects across the Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) sector. What’s Changing? The most notable shift in the proposed rule is the introduction of a 13-sub density scal

In a significant regulatory win for the trucking and logistics industry, the EPA has officially eliminated the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) sensor requirement for trucks, farm machinery, and all other diesel-powered equipment. This change, announced on March 27, 2026, ends a long-standing source of frustration and costly downtime for carriers and shippers across the country. What Changed? DEF sensors (urea quality sensors) have been a major pain point for diesel operators. The

The Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) has released its January 2026 TransBorder Freight Data, providing a detailed snapshot of U.S. trade with Canada and Mexico. Total transborder freight reached $126.9 billion , representing a 5.5% decrease compared to January 2025. While trade with Mexico showed resilience, a sharp decline with Canada drove the overall reduction. These statistics, reported in nominal U.S. dollars and not adjusted for inflation or tonnage, help info

As we close the books on 2025, one trend stands out clearly in the transportation sector: costs continued to climb . According to the latest Producer Price Index (PPI) data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics and analyzed by the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, the price of producing key transportation services reached new highs or near-highs last year, signaling increased expenses for businesses that rely on moving goods and people. Key Highlights from 2025 Transp

SMC3 Monthly LTL Executive Briefing LTL Producer Price Index The U.S. economy kicked off 2026 with choppy but generally positive momentum, according to the latest Armada Corporate Intelligence Monthly LTL Executive Briefing. After a turbulent January marked by geopolitical volatility, extreme weather, trade uncertainties, and domestic headlines, business conditions showed modest improvement. Consumer resilience, manufacturing gains, booming nonresidential construction in key