The Morning Mile — Sunday, Sept. 27

Good morning, drivers. Here is what you need to know to start Sunday, September 27.

Diesel politics: The White House is now directly asking refiners to voluntarily cut diesel exports and keep more fuel at home, with the national average at $6.529 a gallon. No federal ban has been ordered, so watch the pump and the weekly EIA number.

Fraud crackdown: Federal prosecutors charged a Nevada man in a $105 million semi-truck investment scheme, alleging investor money funded luxury spending while only about $2 million went to actual operations. If anyone promises you guaranteed weekly trucking payouts for no work, walk away.

Border watch: Mexico's proposed customs overhaul could expand cargo seizures over declared-value disputes, with a committee vote possible next week. Cross-border carriers should tighten up customs paperwork now.

Weather: Heavy rain and flash flooding threaten 18 states this week across major freight corridors from Texas to Minnesota. Slow down, add space, and never drive into water of unknown depth.

Pay and gear: Nussbaum raised driver pay for the second time this year, with detention now at $25 an hour after one hour, and Wex rolled out cardless fuel payments at Pilot, Love's, TA, and Petro to fight pump fraud.

Why it matters

Fuel costs, fraud, border delays, and weather are all hitting at once. Check your route weather, lock down your fuel cards, and keep your paperwork clean this week.

CDLWire Morning Mile briefing, Sept. 27, 2026. Full stories above with sources.
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