Daily Trucking Digest – May 19, 2026

EIA: U.S. DIESEL SLIPS TO $5.596/GAL FOR WEEK OF MAY 18; REGULAR GASOLINE AT $4.49 The Energy Information Administration’s weekly update shows on‑highway diesel averaging $5.596/gal (down 4.3¢ w/w) and regular gasoline at $4.49/gal, with West Coast diesel still above $6.50. Regional and state breakouts detail mixed week-over-week moves. ‘DO…

USDOT Market Analysis | Week of 2026-05-17

Introduction New USDOT registrations sharply decelerated during the week of May 11–17, 2026, with filings concentrated early in the week and then dropping off abruptly as International Roadcheck (“DOT blitz”) unfolded. This report analyzes week‑over‑week changes across carriers, brokers, and other registrants; highlights the hottest states for new authorities each…

Daily Trucking Digest – May 17, 2026

AAA: U.S. AVERAGE GAS $4.513; DIESEL $5.646 AS OF MAY 17 AAA’s daily dashboard shows the national average for regular at $4.513 and diesel at $5.646 on May 17, with prices up sharply versus a month ago as crude remains elevated. SEVERE WEATHER MONDAY: SPC FLAGS MODERATE RISK FOR KS/NE,…

Daily Trucking Digest – May 16, 2026

SUPREME COURT SAYS FREIGHT BROKERS CAN BE SUED FOR NEGLIGENT HIRING In Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II, the Court affirmed that brokers may face state tort claims for negligent carrier selection. Expect tighter carrier vetting and potential insurance/risk management shifts across brokerage and small fleets. TORC, CCM AND PHILLIPS 66…

Daily Trucking Digest – May 15, 2026

SUPREME COURT ALLOWS NEGLIGENCE SUIT AGAINST FREIGHT BROKER, RAISING INDUSTRY LIABILITY RISK In a unanimous ruling, the Court said a plaintiff may pursue a state-law negligence claim against broker C.H. Robinson over a 2017 crash, a decision expected to spur more litigation and tighter carrier-vetting by brokers. ARCBEST SHAREHOLDERS APPROVE…