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Now this is how most shippers figure out the fuel surcharge on mileage. The base cost of fuel starts at $1.25 a gallon and is also based on a truck getting 5 miles to the gallon and is figured on the avg. national price of fuel as per the DOE every week.
Estes' fuel surcharge percentage is based on the U.S. Department of Energy's National Average On-Highway Diesel Price. This figure is updated every Monday. Any surcharge adjustments to the National Average made on Monday will take effect the following Wednesday. When you use My Estes, fuel surcharges are automatically calculated for you. As an added convenience, we display surcharges separately on your freight bill. The Diesel Price chart below will help you calculate the current fuel surcharge.