Confused about fuel surcharges? You aren’t alone.
As fuel prices rise, so do fuel surcharges, but how do you know the surcharge rate is covering the cost of your fuel? I’ll explain how fuel surcharges work, alongside the four common pay schedules customers will pay out fuel surcharges. This includes:
1. Standard fuel schedule
2. Percentage of the line haul rate
3. Third-party consumption
4. No fuel surcharge
If you’re still looking for ways to save money, check out these tips to increase your fuel efficiency.