Why a Fuel Surcharge?
Fuel is one of the largest and most volatile operating costs in the trucking industry. Diesel prices can change significantly over short periods of time, and those fluctuations directly impact the cost of transporting materials.
Rather than constantly adjusting base pricing, a fuel surcharge allows us to:
- Keep base hauling rates stable and predictable
- Adjust fairly and transparently to fuel market changes
- Ensure continued reliability and service quality
How It Works
Our fuel surcharge is calculated using publicly available diesel pricing data and a standardized formula based on fuel efficiency and distance traveled.
Each delivery is evaluated individually using:
- The fuel price at the time of delivery
- A baseline fuel cost (long-term average)
- The round-trip mileage of the load
- Estimated fuel efficiency of our equipment
If fuel prices are higher than the baseline, a surcharge may be applied. If fuel prices are equal to or below the baseline, no surcharge is applied.
Where the Data Comes From
Fuel pricing is based on publicly available data published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), specifically the weekly On-Highway Diesel Fuel Prices for the East Coast (Mid-Atlantic region).
For full transparency, you can view the current data directly from the source:
https://www.eia.gov/petroleum/gasdiesel/
You can also review our full fuel surcharge policy here:
View Our Fuel Surcharge Policy PDF
This ensures that:
- All pricing is based on independent, publicly available data
- No arbitrary or subjective pricing adjustments are made
- The surcharge reflects actual market conditions
What This Means for You
Our goal is to keep pricing as fair and transparent as possible.
- No surcharge is applied when fuel prices are stable or lower
- Surcharges only reflect increased operating costs
- All calculations are consistent and based on real data
This approach allows us to continue providing reliable service while maintaining fair pricing for our customers.
Our Commitment
We understand that cost predictability is important. By separating fuel costs from base hauling rates, we can:
- Maintain consistent pricing for your core services
- Avoid sudden across-the-board rate increases
- Provide full transparency into how costs are calculated
If you have any questions about fuel surcharges or how they apply to your deliveries, please contact us.