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High ImpactSep 1, 2026Truck Capacity Tightens as Freight Rates Soar—Aug Data
The U.S. transportation market continued its capacity contraction in August 2026, though the pace of decline slowed to a six-month low, according to the Logistics Managers' Index (LMI). While capacity
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Shipping & Freight
High ImpactAug 6, 2026Trucking Capacity Tightens as LMI Falls; Regulatory Pressure Mounts
The July Logistics Manager Index fell to 68.9%, down from June's 71.7%, signaling a shift in freight market dynamics. Most critically, **transportation capacity is contracting at an accelerating rate*
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