Logistics & Freight Company Roundup: September 2026
A dated, sourced roundup of September news from J.B. Hunt, UPS, FedEx, DHL Express, Maersk and C.H. Robinson, with a short note on what each item means for manufacturers that buy freight.
Freight
Record Diesel, Slower Suppliers: Protect Landed Cost
Diesel hit a record $6.31 a gallon, supplier deliveries keep slowing and inventories are thin. Here is what the latest freight and ISM data say, and how to buffer smartly without tying up working capital.