Why We’re Adding a Fuel Surcharge Starting March 10 — And What It Means for Your Move

• March 7, 2026

Last updated on March 7, 2026

We don’t like surprise charges any more than you do. So before this shows up on a quote, we want to explain what’s happening, why, and what we’re doing about it.

Starting March 10, 2026, Transcar will apply a temporary 8% fuel surcharge to transport rates. It will show as a separate line item on every quote so you can see it clearly.

Here’s the full picture.

What’s Happening With Diesel Prices

Military conflict in the Middle East beginning February 28, 2026, has disrupted shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz — one of the main passages for global oil and refined fuel. When that corridor gets squeezed, diesel supply tightens and prices climb fast.

The numbers tell the story:

• February 2, 2026: National average diesel price was $3.68/gal (DOE)
• March 2, 2026: National average climbed to $3.90/gal (EIA)
• March 3–4, 2026: Regional spikes pushed past $4.40/gal in many markets
• This was the 9th straight week of diesel price increases

Diesel is moving faster than gasoline right now because more diesel supply flows through the affected route. The carriers who move your vehicle across the country run on diesel — their costs went up, and that flows through to transport pricing.

This isn’t unique to Transcar. Every carrier and broker in the country is dealing with the same situation.

What the Surcharge Looks Like

• Amount: 8% of transport rate
• Effective: March 10, 2026
• Shown on quote: Yes — as a separate line item
• Review schedule: Weekly, based on DOE diesel reports
• Duration: Temporary — removed when prices stabilize

We’re not bundling this into the base rate and hoping no one notices. It goes on the quote as its own line so you know exactly what you’re paying and why.

If You’re on PCS Orders

We work with a lot of military families, and we know this lands at an already stressful time. Orders come through, timelines compress, and now fuel prices are part of the equation too.

Here’s what we’re committing to: we check diesel prices every week using the Department of Energy’s weekly reports. When prices come back down, the surcharge goes down — or goes away entirely. We’re not going to let it sit on quotes longer than the situation calls for.

If your move is coming up soon and you want to talk through your quote, call or email us directly. We’ll make sure everything is clear before you commit to anything.

What We’re Watching

Every week the DOE releases national diesel price data. That’s our benchmark. When the market settles, the surcharge adjusts accordingly. We’ll post updates here if anything changes significantly.

We can’t promise a specific date when this surcharge goes away — fuel markets don’t move on a schedule. What we can promise is that we’re not keeping it a day longer than we need to.

Questions?

Reach out to your coordinator or contact us at:

• Email: info@transcar.com
• Website: transcar.com
• Phone: Available on your quote or confirmation email

We appreciate your trust. We’ll keep earning it by being straight with you — even when it’s not great news.