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(11 articles)Transportation Pricing Index Hits Record Growth Rate in May
FreightWaves has published data showing the Transportation Pricing Index reaching record growth levels in May, signaling intensifying upward pressure on freight costs across North American logistics n
Covenant Logistics: Freight Market Recovery Delayed Amid Demand Softness
Covenant Logistics, a significant player in North American trucking, has issued guidance indicating that improvement in freight market conditions will be delayed beyond previously anticipated timefram
Global Freight Outlook May 2026: Market Trends & Rate Forecasts
The Freightos Global Freight Outlook for May 2026 provides forward-looking market intelligence on global shipping trends, capacity availability, and freight rate trajectories. This monthly analysis he
JB Hunt Reports Intermodal Share Gains and Pricing Strength
J.B. Hunt Transport Services presented optimistic results at the Wolfe Research conference, emphasizing gains in intermodal market share and emerging pricing upside across its operations. The company'
Motor Carriers Turn Corner After 3 Years of Weak Earnings
The trucking and motor carrier industry is experiencing a significant inflection point after enduring three consecutive years of depressed earnings and oversupply. Industry participants are now report
Kuehne + Nagel Faces Softer Freight Market Headwinds
Kuehne + Nagel International AG, one of the world's largest logistics providers, is contending with a softening freight market that reflects broader demand weakness across global supply chains. This d
Freight Capacity Hits 10-Year Low as Prices Surge
The U.S. freight market experienced its tightest conditions in nearly a decade during April 2026, with the Logistics Managers' Index recording a transportation capacity reading of 28.4—a 10.9 point mo
Old Dominion Freight Shipments Drop 7.9% Amid Market Slowdown
Old Dominion Freight Line, one of North America's largest less-than-truckload (LTL) carriers, has reported a 7.9% decline in shipment volumes, reflecting broader softness in freight demand across the
Spot Load Posts Surge 70% YoY as Freight Tightens Q1 2026
TA Trendline's latest data reveals a dramatic 70%+ year-over-year surge in spot load postings during Q1 2026, indicating a meaningful tightening in the freight market. This surge reflects constrained
Freight Demand Drops 33% Since April—What's Ahead for Logistics
Freight demand has experienced a sharp contraction, declining by more than one-third since April, signaling a significant shift in the logistics and transportation market. This decline reflects broade
Freight Market Tightens: Rates Rise 9% as Driver Scarcity Persists
Cass Information Systems' March 2026 freight data signals a pivotal inflection point in the truckload market, with shipment volumes stabilizing while rates accelerate sharply. Despite a modest 4.5% ye