Event Brief
Rising diesel costs squeeze East TN owner-operators
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Sep 30, 2026 at 10:20 PM ET
Summary: Diesel fuel price increases are forcing East Tennessee owner-operators to absorb higher costs to stay competitive. Nick Knoefel, who has about $300,000 in trucks and heavy equipment, says he’s spending roughly $800 to $1,200 more each week on fuel.
WHO: Nick Knoefel and other East Tennessee owner-operators
WHAT: Owner-operators report being pressured by rising diesel fuel costs and higher weekly fuel spending.
WHEN: Sep 30, 2026 at 9:24 PM ET
WHERE: East Tennessee
WHY: Routine/scheduled item — no distinct cause reported beyond the event itself.
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