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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.
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# [Trucking Revenues Rise as Diesel Prices Fall](https://today.ftrintel.com/tmu-june-15-2026)

 Written by [The FTR Experts](https://today.ftrintel.com/author/experts) | 6/17/26 3:30 PM

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%.

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## 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.

## 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.

 

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