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(8 articles)Transportation Pricing Hits Record Growth in May 2024
The transportation pricing index has reached a historic inflection point, logging record growth rates in May that signal sustained cost pressures across the logistics ecosystem. This milestone reflect
Freight Rates Hit 10-Year Record as Trucking Capacity Tightens
The Logistics Managers' Index reported a record-breaking reading of 96 for transportation pricing in May, marking the highest growth rate in the index's 10-year history. This unprecedented surge refle
Trucking Spot Rates Surge: Strategies to Manage Freight Costs
Trucking spot rates—the per-mile charges for immediate freight capacity—are experiencing significant upward pressure, driven by a combination of capacity constraints, seasonal demand spikes, and under
Freight Industry Faces Structural Cost Pressures—What's Next?
The freight industry appears to be transitioning from cyclical rate fluctuations to a more structural cost environment. Rising operational expenses—including fuel, labor, equipment maintenance, and re
Universal Logistics Posts Q1 Loss as Intermodal Market Collapses
Universal Logistics Holdings reported a Q1 2026 net loss of $3.5 million, reversing profitability from the prior year as persistent weakness in its intermodal segment overwhelmed modest growth elsewhe
XPO Crushes Q1 Earnings With Better-Than-Expected LTL Growth
XPO delivered first-quarter financial results that substantially outpaced analyst expectations, with adjusted earnings per share reaching $1.01—13 cents above consensus—and consolidated revenue of $2.
Fuel Volatility Forces Freight Industry to Rebuild Cost Models
Fuel price volatility has become a structural challenge forcing the freight industry to fundamentally reconsider how it models and manages transportation costs. Traditional fuel surcharge mechanisms a
United Airlines Imposes Market Disruption Surcharge on Cargo
United Airlines announced a new "market disruption fee" on cargo services effective May 1, 2024, designed to offset escalating operational costs driven primarily by nearly doubled jet fuel prices foll