Freight TSI Rose 0.4% in Sept 2026, Second Month Gains

The U.S. Freight Transportation Services Index rose 0.4% in September 2026 compared to August, marking a second consecutive monthly increase.

However, the index remains down 1.5% year-over-year. September growth was led by increases in rail intermodal, trucking, and water transportation, while air freight and rail carloads declined.

This mixed performance suggests moderating but uneven recovery in freight demand across transportation modes.