#carrier-shortage
(4 articles)Truck Capacity Crisis Pushes Freight Costs Up 28% Despite Falling Volumes
The U.S. trucking market has entered a new phase of dysfunction: shippers are simultaneously experiencing shrinking freight volumes and sharply rising per-unit transportation costs. According to the U
Only 1.4% of US Carriers Qualified for Specialized Steel Freight
TA Services' Steel Transportation Index has identified a significant structural constraint in the U.S. freight market: only 1.4% of active carriers possess the qualifications required to safely and le
Truckload Market Tightening: Why This Cycle Could Last Into 2027
The U.S. truckload market is experiencing a significant capacity crunch driven primarily by insufficient carrier supply rather than temporary demand spikes. With tender rejection rates at 16%—more tha
Mexico Trucking Mobilization June 24: Supply Chain Risk Alert
AMOTAC, Mexico's trucking association, has announced a nationwide mobilization scheduled for June 24 in response to deteriorating road security conditions. This represents a significant escalation in