FreightWaves adds fuel data to SONAR SCI
FreightWaves has upgraded SONAR SCI to include fuel surcharge estimates at the lane level. FreightWaves is also adding the Global Supply Chain Pressure Index (GSCPI) to the SONAR platform.
How is the DOE National Average created, and why doesn’t it tell you everything about the cost of diesel for truckers?
The DOE National Average is the weekly average cost of retail diesel, assessed by the Energy Information Administration (EIA). For many carriers, the price they actually pay for fuel is different than the the DOE National Average. Why is this?