--- title: Trucking Revenues Rise as Diesel Prices Fall description: Trucking revenues continue to rise as diesel prices decrease, highlighting a strong freight market amidst positive economic indicators. Discover key insights and trends. image: https://today.ftrintel.com/hubfs/Marketing%20Collateral/Blogs/Blog%20images/2026/June/_TMU%20June%2015%202026%20blog.png --- ![](https://today.ftrintel.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Marketing%20Collateral/Blogs/Blog%20images/2026/June/_TMU%20June%2015%202026%20blog.png?width=1600&height=500&name=_TMU%20June%2015%202026%20blog.png) trucking Capacity Utilization carriers # Trucking Revenues Rise as Diesel Prices Fall ![The FTR Experts](https://7528315.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/7528315/hubfs/raw_assets/public/mV0_d-cms-elevate-theme_hubspot/elevate/images/avatar-placeholder.jpg?width=48&height=48&name=avatar-placeholder.jpg) The FTR Experts June 17, 2026 Trucking Revenues Rise as Diesel Prices Fall 1:54 The latest episode of FTR's *Trucking Market Update* highlighted a freight market that remains significantly stronger than it was a year ago, even as some seasonal softening emerges. ## Trucking Revenues Continue to Recover First-quarter data showed continued improvement across the trucking industry: - Total truck transportation revenues increased 4.3% year over year. - General freight revenues rose 6.9%. - Long-distance general freight revenues increased 6.5%. --- #### ![2026 FTR Conference_Email Headers_EB ends this week](https://today.ftrintel.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2026%20Conference/Email%20Headers/2026%20FTR%20Conference_Email%20Headers_EB%20ends%20this%20week.jpg?width=2917&height=1458&name=2026%20FTR%20Conference_Email%20Headers_EB%20ends%20this%20week.jpg) #### Join the Truck Track at the 2026 FTR Transportation Conference! 📅 August 31 – September 1, 2026 Two days focused on the issues shaping trucking strategy today—from freight demand and rates to equipment, regulation, fuel volatility, and capital planning. **Early Bird pricing is open until June 19th**—register now at the lowest available rate and gain practical forecasting insight designed to help carriers, suppliers, investors, and technology providers make better decisions before the market shifts again. [REGISTER NOW - Early Bird Pricing ends June 19](https://www.ftrconference.com/register-now) --- ## Diesel Prices Retreat Diesel prices fell for a sixth consecutive week, dropping more than 58 cents per gallon over the past six weeks as concerns surrounding global oil supply disruptions eased. ## Spot Rates Remain Strong While dry van and refrigerated rates declined modestly during the week, overall spot market conditions remain historically strong. - Total spot rates reached another record high. - Flatbed rates increased for a 24th consecutive week. - Spot rates remain roughly 50% higher than a year ago. ![FTR_Truckstop SMI header_1-1](https://today.ftrintel.com/hs-fs/hubfs/SMI%20-%20Spot%20market/2025/FTR_Truckstop%20SMI%20header_1-1.jpg?width=1080&height=1080&name=FTR_Truckstop%20SMI%20header_1-1.jpg) ## Spot Market Insights Miss a Spot Market update? We have you covered with our rolling-4-week archive. [ Stay in the know! ](https://spot.ftrintel.com/archive) ## Manufacturing and Housing Show Improvement Economic indicators were generally positive: - Durable goods production reached its strongest level since 2019. - Existing home sales increased for a second consecutive month. - Housing inventory climbed to its highest level since 2019. ## Broker Liability Remains a Key Industry Issue The Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) has asked FMCSA to establish a carrier selection standard following the Supreme Court's broker liability ruling, a development that could have significant implications for brokers and carriers alike. ## Listen to the Full Podcast For deeper analysis on freight rates, fuel costs, trucking revenues, manufacturing activity, housing trends, and regulatory developments, listen to the full episode of FTR's *Trucking Market Update* podcast. ![www.ftrintel.comhubfsTrucking Market Updates Podcast](https://today.ftrintel.com/hs-fs/hubfs/State%20of%20Freight/Podcast%20Downloads/Podcast%20Graphics/www.ftrintel.comhubfsTrucking%20Market%20Updates%20Podcast.png?width=1755&height=1755&name=www.ftrintel.comhubfsTrucking%20Market%20Updates%20Podcast.png) ### Don't miss an episode! 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