A fixed quote. More freight?
Surcharge strategy, with Hedjee.
Research & demand assumptions
Historical research links fuel-price risk to carrier selection and surcharge negotiations. It does not establish a measured demand increase from Hedjee. Turner et al., Interfaces (2012) ↗
Estimated requests = current loads × (new quote ÷ current customer total)−response. Response and optional fixed-price preference are editable assumptions, not fitted customer results.
Fuel costs remain when you remove the surcharge. The example counts an upfront premium and a capped payment after the fuel period; added loads need their own cover. Explore fuel protection