#freight-recession
(6 articles)20+ Trucking Firms File Bankruptcy Amid Freight Recession
The U.S. trucking industry entered May 2026 facing a critical inflection point as more than 20 carriers sought bankruptcy protection, marking an escalation of financial distress that has plagued small
Tariff Panic Is Driving Freight Surge, Not Market Recovery
The freight market surge accelerating through May 2026 is primarily driven by importers rushing to pull inventory forward before tariff rates increase, not organic demand recovery. While headline metr
Wabash National Faces Third Moody's Downgrade in Year
Wabash National, a major North American trailer manufacturer, received its third debt rating downgrade from Moody's in May 2026, lowering its corporate family rating to B3—six notches below investment
Deferred Maintenance Crisis Threatens Fleet Safety as Freight Recovers
The U.S. trucking industry faces a critical convergence of technical, regulatory, and operational risks as the freight cycle recovers from a prolonged 2022–2026 recession. Carriers squeezed on margins
September Freight Softness Signals Market Weakness Beyond Seasonality
September, traditionally one of the strongest months for shipping as retailers and manufacturers build inventory ahead of Q4, is displaying unusually weak demand patterns in 2024. This deviation from
12 Trucking Companies File Bankruptcy Amid Freight Downturn
The trucking industry is experiencing a pronounced financial stress wave, with a dozen small carriers and logistics firms filing for bankruptcy protection in mid-to-late April. Bound Logistics LLC, th