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(3 articles)Shipping & Freight
High ImpactSep 22, 2026Carriers Outperform 2024 Despite Record Diesel Prices
The U.S. truckload market is showing genuine improvement compared to 2024, with spot rates climbing from $2.40 to $3.42 per mile and carriers running approximately $0.70 per mile ahead in net earnings
FreightWaves#spot-rates#diesel-prices#carrier-margins
Procurement
High ImpactSep 14, 2026Small Fleet Financing Crisis: Trucks Now Too Expensive to Buy
Small trucking fleets have fundamentally shifted their financing behavior, pivoting away from equipment purchases toward short-term repair loans as purchase economics deteriorate. According to Nationa
FreightWaves#fleet-financing#small-carrier-challenges#truck-prices
Risk & Disruption
ModerateAug 19, 2026Toll Group Liquidates Assets Amid Financial Losses
Toll Group, a major Australian 3PL operator, is facing significant financial headwinds and has begun liquidating hard assets to address cash flow constraints and rising debt obligations. The company r
The Loadstar#toll-group#3pl-financial-crisis#asset-liquidation