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(6 articles)Carrier Pricing Power Eases But Remains Strong at 70
The SONAR Pricing Power Index declined to 70 this week from 71, marking the fourth consecutive weekly decline, yet the freight market remains firmly in carriers' favor as the fourth quarter approaches
Trucking Rates Hit 52-Week High: Shippers Face 18% YoY Increase
Contract truckload rates have reached a 52-week high of $2.72 per mile plus fuel, representing an 18% year-over-year increase as carriers and shippers renegotiate annual agreements at elevated price l
Pricing Power Index Shows Carrier Leverage Easing Ahead of Peak Season
SONAR's Pricing Power Index (PPI) has declined over five consecutive weeks from a mid-July peak, signaling a potential shift in market dynamics as carrier leverage appears to be easing. The index, a d
How Shippers Can Win Carrier Capacity in Today's Tight Market
The freight market has fundamentally shifted in carriers' favor after four years of headwinds, according to Covenant Transport's leadership. With capacity exiting the market due to regulatory pressure
Carrier Leverage Shifts: What 2026 Means for Freight Rates
The truckload industry is experiencing a structural shift as carrier leverage returns to the market in 2026, reversing years of shipper-favorable conditions. This transition reflects tightening capaci
Carrier Leverage Returns in 2026: What Trucking Market Shift Means
The truckload market is entering a pivotal inflection point in 2026, with carrier leverage expected to return after a prolonged period of shipper-favorable conditions. This shift represents a fundamen