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(7 articles)LTL Rates Hit 8-Year High in Q3, Expected to Rise Further
Less-than-truckload rates have hit new record highs in the third quarter and are projected to climb even further by year-end, according to the TD Cowen-AFS Freight Index. The rate-per-pound metric fin
September PMI Signals Manufacturing Growth Amid Pricing Pressures
The Institute for Supply Management's September PMI came in at 54.5, maintaining the ninth consecutive month of US manufacturing expansion and signaling approximately 2.4% GDP growth. However, the dat
Old Dominion Raises LTL Rates 4.9% Effective October
Old Dominion Freight Line, one of North America's largest less-than-truckload (LTL) carriers, has announced a 4.9% general rate increase effective October 5. This increase applies to a selection of se
Old Dominion 4.9% GRI: LTL Carriers Accelerate Rate Hikes
Old Dominion Freight Line announced a 4.9% general rate increase (GRI) for its less-than-truckload services effective October 5, marking the second consecutive year of implementing the hike one month
Spot Rates Climb Week of August 30–September 5: DAT Report
DAT Freight & Analytics has released its weekly spot rate report for August 30–September 5, highlighting upward movement in trucking rates across key markets. This moderate gain reflects typical seaso
NMFC Freight Classification Reform 2026: What LTL Shippers Must Know
The National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC) system is undergoing significant reforms set to take effect in 2026, marking a structural shift in how less-than-truckload (LTL) freight is categorized
Truckload rates set to climb through 2027, warns rate indicator
Industry forecasting indicators are signaling sustained upward pressure on truckload rates across both spot and contract markets through 2027, signaling a structural shift in US transportation economi