Increased Fuel Prices Have Impact
Transportation & Logistics Monitor
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MATERIAL AND FUEL COSTS ELEVATE PROJECT RISKS
Rising fuel prices and ongoing tariff policies have driven up material costs in 2026, while labor shortages and freight disruptions make project planning increasingly difficult.
TRUCKING FREIGHT RATES INCREASE
Reduced capacity as drivers exit the market and skyrocketing diesel prices have driven trucking contract and spot rates upwards, pushing shippers toward rail freight.
INTERMODAL DEMAND GAINS MOMENTUM
Driven by healthy domestic consumption and competitive spot pricing, total rail activity rose in early 2026 as shippers turned to intermodal options to offset rising trucking costs and tightening road capacity.
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