#capacity-contraction
(5 articles)Trucking Capacity Hits 11-Month Low as Rates Soar 47%
Capacity across North American trucking has now contracted for 11 consecutive months, with the Logistics Managers Index Transportation Capacity Index plummeting to 38 (down from 54.5 a year ago). This
Truck Tonnage Rebounds in September But Q3 Shows Weakness
September truck tonnage rebounded with a 0.8% gain after declining in August, signaling mixed demand signals in the U.S. trucking market. The American Trucking Associations' seasonally-adjusted For-Hi
August LMI: Capacity Crisis Drives Freight Prices Up 63% YoY
The August Logistics Managers' Index reveals a fundamental market recalibration in U.S. trucking: transportation capacity remains severely contracted at 40 (well below the 50-expansion threshold), yet
Trucking Capacity Tightens in July, Rates Hold Strong
July 2026 marked a significant tightening in the U.S. trucking market, with transportation capacity contracting at the second-fastest rate in the Logistics Managers' Index's 10-year history. The LMI c
Carriers Shut Down, Logistics Firms Cut Jobs Amid Freight Crisis
The freight industry is experiencing acute consolidation pressure, with multiple carriers announcing shutdowns and logistics firms implementing workforce reductions. This wave of distress reflects ove