req’d) Cass Transportation Index Report September 2026 It’s Not Just Diesel: Why Trucking Costs Keep Rising The rise in diesel prices continues to dominate the headlines.
“As a result, J.B. Hunt is turning to price increases to recoup costs, executives said on an [October 15] analyst call.”
J.B. Hunt is not alone in experiencing these cost increases.
Excluding fuel, costs increased 4.2%, outpacing general inflation.
They should prepare for higher transportation rates in 2027, potentially significantly higher in some segments.