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(37 articles)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
Transportation Metrics Signal Market Tightening in January
January transportation metrics are signaling a notable contraction in freight capacity and demand balance, marking a shift toward market tightening after months of relative stability. FreightWaves' an
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
CH Robinson Faces Freight Market Pressure Amid Investor Scrutiny
C.H. Robinson Worldwide, one of North America's largest freight brokers, is navigating conflicting market pressures that are reshaping investor perspectives on the logistics sector. The company faces
SCOTUS Ruling Triggers All-Time High Truckload Spot Rates
A landmark Supreme Court decision has triggered an immediate and dramatic spike in truckload spot rates to all-time highs, reflecting a fundamental shift in trucking market dynamics. This development
Freight Costs Hit Multi-Year Highs: What Supply Chain Leaders Need to Know
ITS Logistics has issued a warning that freight costs are climbing to multi-year highs, signaling intensifying pressure across the transportation and logistics sector. This escalation reflects a confl
SCOTUS Ruling Could Push Truckload Rates to $5.00/Mile
A potential Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) ruling is expected to have significant downstream effects on the trucking industry, with FreightWaves speculating that truckload rates could sur
FTR Shipping Index Hits 4-Year Low Amid Fuel Cost Pressures
The FTR Shipping Conditions Index has declined to its lowest level in nearly four years, primarily driven by elevated fuel costs that are compressing carrier margins and reducing overall shipping dema
CSA Transportation Eliminates Fuel Surcharges with All-In LTL Pricing
CSA Transportation has introduced an all-in pricing model that eliminates fuel surcharges for both domestic Canadian and Canada-US cross-border less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping services. This strate
SCOTUS Ruling on Broker Liability: What It Means for Trucking Rates
The Supreme Court's decision in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II, LLC fundamentally shifts liability exposure for freight brokers, marking a structural change in the trucking market. Previously shiel
J.B. Hunt Q1 Earnings: Freight Downturn Eases into Cautious Hope
J.B. Hunt Transport Services, one of North America's largest freight carriers, has reported Q1 earnings that reflect a freight market in transition. The results highlight persistent softness in trucki
Diesel Surge Threatens 3-3.5% Freight Rate Jump in India
The All India Trucking Weighted Association (AITWA) has raised concerns about rising diesel prices and their cascading effect on freight rates across Indian logistics networks. The organization projec
Intermodal Freight Offers Pricing Edge as Fuel Costs Rise
Uber Freight has highlighted intermodal transportation as a strategic tool for shippers seeking pricing relief amid persistent fuel cost pressures. By combining multiple transportation modes—such as r
Freight Rates Surge: Double-Digit Inflation Expected Through 2026
The North American freight market has entered a new upswing cycle marked by structural capacity constraints and recovering demand, forcing a fundamental reset in transportation budgets. After years of
Middle East Landbridge Rates Surge 4-5x as Hormuz Closure Diverts Trade
The Hormuz strait closure is forcing a dramatic shift in regional trade patterns, with importers across Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries pivoting to overland trucking routes to maintain supply
When to Add a Truck: Rates Up but Freight Demand Uncertain
The trucking market is experiencing a counterintuitive recovery: spot rates have climbed to $3.09 per mile—nearly a dollar above recession lows—yet freight volume is declining week-over-week. This app
Heartland Express Narrows Losses as Trucking Market Shows Recovery Signs
Heartland Express, a major Iowa-based truckload carrier, is demonstrating operational recovery with sequential improvements in its adjusted operating ratio—down 580 basis points year-over-year to 101.
Trucking Rates Hit 4-Year High; Supply Chains Shift Strategy
The trucking industry is experiencing elevated rates reaching 4-year highs, prompting supply chain professionals to reassess transportation strategies and routing decisions. This market tightening ref