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(31 articles)Diesel Prices Fall Again: What It Means for Your Logistics Costs
The Energy Information Administration (EIA) reports that the national diesel average has declined for the second consecutive time within an eight-week period, signaling potential relief for transporta
Covenant Logistics Targets Higher Margins as Freight Markets Stabilize
Covenant Logistics is positioning itself to capitalize on improving freight market conditions by pursuing higher-return growth opportunities rather than volume expansion. This strategic pivot reflects
Reefer Tender Rejections Hold Strong as Intermodal Captures 33% Savings
Refrigerated freight continues to experience elevated tender rejection rates at 20-20.5%, bucking the broader softening trend in van and flatbed markets. This persistence stems from both seasonal summ
US Trucking Rates Hit 4-Year High; Shippers Urged to Lock In Capacity
RXO's latest market analysis reveals a critical tightening in US trucking capacity, with spot rates climbing to their highest levels in over four years during the second quarter. The 32.4% surge in pr
Diesel hits war high at $5.65/gal, disrupting trucking costs
The benchmark ultra low sulfur diesel (ULSD) price has reached its highest level since military actions against Iran commenced in early March, hitting $5.652/gallon according to the Department of Ener
US Intermodal Traffic Surges as Shippers Flee Trucking Rates
US shippers are increasingly turning to intermodal transportation as an alternative to trucking amid capacity constraints and elevated truckload rates. While this represents a tactical response to mar
Trucking Industry Enters Structural Upcycle as Regulations Boost Profitability
The trucking industry is entering a structural multi-year upcycle characterized by sustainable rate improvements and regulatory tailwinds that industry experts believe will fundamentally reshape carri
Industrial Boom Drives Freight Recovery, But Driver Shortage Looms
The U.S. industrial sector is experiencing its strongest expansion in years, with the ISM Manufacturing index reaching 55.6 and marking seven consecutive months of growth. This expansion extends well
Modal Shift to Rail: Shippers Flee Soaring Trucking Costs
Shippers are increasingly shifting freight from trucking to intermodal rail transportation as truckload costs rise dramatically across key domestic corridors. Intermodal domestic container volumes hav
Trucking Rate Surge Signals Multi-Year Recovery Cycle Ahead
The trucking industry is entering a structural rate recovery cycle driven by four years of compressed margins and supply-side constraints. J.B. Hunt's over-the-road segment reported a Q2 loss despite
ArcBest Q2 Shows LTL Freight Recovery on Higher Shipment Weights
ArcBest's second-quarter results demonstrate meaningful recovery in the less-than-truckload (LTL) freight market, driven by heavier average shipment weights and improved pricing leverage. The company'
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
Spot Freight Market Shifts Toward Shippers as Capacity Eases
The spot freight market is experiencing a fundamental rebalancing in favor of shippers, driven by easing carrier capacity and softer freight demand. This represents a significant departure from the ti
Freight Recession Ends: Trucking Market Rebounds as Rates Rise
Bloomberg Intelligence analyst Lee Klaskow asserts that the freight recession—which has pressured the trucking industry for months—appears to be ending. This recovery signals a structural shift in tra
STG Logistics Exits Chapter 11 With $150M, Capitalizes on Intermodal Surge
STG Logistics has successfully emerged from Chapter 11 protection after completing a pre-packaged restructuring that slashed over $1 billion in funded debt—a 90% reduction—while securing $150 million
ITS Logistics Reports Record Freight Costs Amid 2026 Expansion
ITS Logistics has identified a critical market inflection point characterized by record freight costs converging with capacity constraints and emerging fraud vulnerabilities. This multi-factor challen
U.S. Rail Speeds Hit Multi-Year Lows as Intermodal Volume Surges
The major U.S. Class I railroads—BNSF, CSX, Norfolk Southern, and Union Pacific—are facing significant capacity constraints as shippers redirect freight to rail to escape high fuel prices and elevated
Rail Traffic Surges 7.1% as Intermodal Containers Jump 12%
U.S. rail freight volumes showed strong momentum through mid-June 2026, with combined carload and intermodal traffic reaching 521,998 units for the week ending June 20—a 7.1% year-over-year increase.
Trucking Industry Consolidation: How Major & New Players Are Reshaping Capacity
The trucking industry is experiencing significant structural changes as established carriers and new market entrants position themselves to capitalize on shifting capacity dynamics and freight demand
US Trucking Industry Rebounds: What Recovery Means for Supply Chains
After a prolonged downturn affecting the trucking industry, recent data signals stabilization and capacity recovery across US freight markets. This reversal reflects improving demand patterns and oper
Freight Market Upturn Signals Recovery for For-Hire Carriers
The freight market is entering a recovery phase, with improved demand fundamentals benefiting established for-hire carriers. This upturn signals that logistics capacity constraints—a persistent challe
Rising Trucking Rates Mask Deteriorating Economics
The trucking industry is experiencing a rate recovery in mid-2026, with spot rates running 15% above year-ago levels and the SONAR National Truckload Index climbing to $3.71. However, this apparent st
Record Transportation Costs Hit Supply Chain as Energy Prices Surge
ITS Logistics' June Supply Chain Report highlights a significant convergence of cost pressures in North American transportation markets. Rising energy prices and persistent capacity constraints have c
Drayage & Intermodal Markets Face Price Surge Pressure
ITS Logistics released its June Port/Rail Ramp Freight Index, providing critical early signals that drayage and intermodal markets are positioning for significant price increases in the coming weeks.
High Trucking Rates Prompt U.S. Companies to Switch to Rail
U.S. companies are responding to elevated trucking rates by increasing their utilization of rail freight, marking a notable shift in modal preferences across North American supply chains. This pivot r
Intermodal Rail Freight Surges Past Carload Growth
U.S. railroads recorded robust mid-year traffic gains, with intermodal containers and trailers growing 10.9% year-over-year compared to just 2.8% growth in traditional carload shipments. This divergen
Truckload Miles Shrink 21%: Why Capacity Tightens Despite Shorter Hauls
The U.S. truckload market is experiencing a structural shift toward significantly shorter hauls, with average length of haul declining 21% from approximately 607 miles in June 2024 to just above 500 m
U.S. Domestic Shipping Costs Jump $2,600 as Peak Season Hits
U.S. domestic shipping rates have experienced a dramatic single-service increase of $2,600, signaling intensifying cost pressures as peak shipping season accelerates. This spike reflects broader struc
ArcBest Raises Q2 Outlook as LTL Market Strengthens
ArcBest announced a significant upward revision to its second-quarter guidance for both asset-based and asset-light business segments, reflecting stronger-than-expected market conditions in the less-t
Q2 2026 Shipper Rate Report: Market Trends & Rate Outlook
FreightWaves and Trimble have released their quarterly Shipper Rate Report for Q2 2026, leveraging proprietary SONAR datasets to provide shippers with actionable rate and demand intelligence. The repo
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