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High ImpactMay 4, 2026Freight Rates Surge: Double-Digit Inflation Expected Through 2026
The North American freight market has entered a new upswing cycle marked by structural capacity constraints and recovering demand, forcing a fundamental reset in transportation budgets. After years of
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ModerateMay 4, 2026Schneider Targets Mid-to-High Single Digit Rate Increases in Bid Season
Schneider National is positioning itself aggressively for the 2026 contract renewal period, targeting mid-to-high single-digit rate increases on its network (one-way) fleet and double-digit rate hikes
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High ImpactMay 4, 2026LTL Rates Surge as Truckload Market Tightens Across US
The U.S. less-than-truckload (LTL) market is experiencing its sharpest rate increases since Yellow's exit in mid-2023, with pricing up approximately 12.5% year-over-year and 29% above May 2021 levels.
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