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CH Robinson Waives Fuel Fees for Truckers

[ April 10, 2026   //   Gary Burrows ]

C.H. Robinson said it will waive fees on fuel cards and fuel-related cash advances for contract carriers in April and May as diesel prices rise with the latest Middle East conflict.

Fuel is the largest operating cost for trucking companies, typically about 20 percent to 28 percent of total expenses, said Michael Castagnetto, president of North American Surface Transportation. He said the pressure is acute for owner-operators, who make up nearly 60 percent of carriers and move a large share of U.S. freight.

The company’s fuel card provides discounts at thousands of truck stops nationwide, with potential savings of up to US$385 per fill and up to US$9,000 per truck annually. Application fees will be waived during the two-month period, with approvals typically taking three to five business days.

C.H. Robinson also will waive fees on fuel cash advances. Carriers can access up to 60 percent of a load’s pay shortly after pickup, with funds delivered to the fuel card through its Navisphere Carrier platform.

The program is open to new and existing carriers and is intended to provide short-term liquidity as fuel volatility squeezes margins.

C.H. Robinson manages about 37 million shipments annually and works with roughly 450,000 contract carriers.

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