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High ImpactSep 3, 2026Tender Rejections Spike 14%: Labor Day Demand Tightens Freight Market
The U.S. freight market is experiencing renewed tightness ahead of the Labor Day holiday, with tender rejection rates climbing above 14%—a faster pace than the same period over the past three years. T
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Shipping & Freight
High ImpactJul 30, 2026Trucking Capacity Crisis Persists: Regulatory Pressures Drive Long-Term Tightness
The U.S. trucking market is experiencing structural capacity constraints that extend far beyond seasonal demand fluctuations or fuel cost volatility. Recent earnings reports from major carriers reveal
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Shipping & Freight
High ImpactJul 9, 2026Freight Market Hits Critical Capacity Crunch, LMI Data Shows Crisis Risk
The Logistics Managers' Index (LMI) latest report signals a **freight market operating at dangerous capacity constraints**, with transportation availability hitting near-record lows. Shippers face mou
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