In this episode of Driven Too Far, host Andrew Winkler breaks down one of the most misunderstood topics in trucking: fuel surcharge programs.

The conversation covers how fuel surcharges work, why they exist, and how they help protect carriers and owner-operators from rising diesel costs. Andrew also explains the difference between contract freight and broker freight, why separating linehaul, accessorials, and fuel surcharge matters, and how transparency helps carriers better understand profitability.

The episode also walks through a real-world fuel surcharge example and shares why Chief Carriers emphasizes education, fairness, and clarity when teaching lease operators how to manage their business.