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(2 articles)Shipping & Freight
High ImpactOct 14, 2026Q4 2026 freight rates hit record highs amid fuel and capacity crisis
The TD Cowen/AFS Freight Index signals a critical confluence of factors driving transportation costs to historic highs in Q4 2026. Diesel prices peaking at $6.53 per gallon, coupled with low refinery
American Journal of Transportation#freight-rates#peak-season-pricing#fuel-surcharges
Shipping & Freight
High ImpactJul 21, 2026Only 1.4% of US Carriers Qualified for Specialized Steel Freight
TA Services' Steel Transportation Index has identified a significant structural constraint in the U.S. freight market: only 1.4% of active carriers possess the qualifications required to safely and le
American Journal of Transportation#steel-transportation#carrier-qualification#specialized-freight