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Tech boom masks consumer slump as shifting freight market hits record high
The U.S. carrier population has dropped by more than 50,000 in the past 12 months.
July 14, 2026
Economic trends
What 10 million vehicle moves reveal about the state of auto transport
Auto transport is changing fast. The latest freight data on long-haul growth shows shifting per-mile rates and why tech-driven carriers are winning the market.
July 10, 2026
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Freight demand
White hot spot rates pass contract rates for first time in 4 years
Trucking contract rates fall behind record-breaking spot rates.
July 9, 2026
Economic trends
Trucking conditions hit all-time high in May | Quantix names new CEO
Prior to May, the most favorable FTR Trucking Conditions Index reading for carriers had been 16.8 in February 2021. Also: Quantix's new CEO to take over July 20; Kentucky cracking down on speeding this month; truck busted hauling cocaine in Tennessee.
July 9, 2026
Freight demand
Soaring rates give rise to new truck demand: 'We are clearly in fleet expansion territory'
Year-to-date orders have jumped 125% year over year, and the 2026 order season—spanning September 2025 to June 2026—is cumulatively pacing 36% ahead of last season.
July 8, 2026
Freight demand
Freight rates surge despite falling volumes as capacity tightens, U.S. Bank report shows
Contract rates are up 9% Â while contract volumes plummeted from 1,051,696 to 739,184.
June 30, 2026
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Transportation prices hit record high
Fuel prices drove U.S. inflation to 4.2% in May, squeezing carrier networks and sending warehouse holding costs to their highest levels since 2022.
June 27, 2026
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State of Logistics Report: Persistent disruption is the new normal
Competitive advantage among logistics providers will be forged through the ability to deliver profitable growth while managing disruption, which is here to stay, according to Kearney's 37
th
annual Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals State of Logistics Report.
June 26, 2026
Economic trends
Truck tonnage drops for second straight month
Trucking activity decreased by 2% in May after falling by 0.9% in April, ATA reported. Also: Load board adds carrier-specific load recommendations based on equipment, lanes, app usage; Trucking Cares Foundation continues support for Texas driving school.
June 26, 2026
Indicators
Fuel prices and seasonal slump ease truckload rates, but market far ahead of 2025
Underlying market demand is exceptionally strong compared to last year, with spot rates up 50% and market demand nearly double 2025 levels, giving carriers significant pricing leverage.
June 23, 2026
Economic trends
Tight capacity, not freight boom, fueling 2026 rate surge
Supply disruptions, not demand are pushing truckload spot rates to multi-year highs across all equipment types.
June 15, 2026
Economic trends
Fuel, regulations and demand squeeze capacity
Soaring fuel costs, regulations and counter-seasonal demand spikes are rapidly draining truckload capacity. The squeeze is here to stay through peak season.
June 12, 2026
Economic trends
Federal enforcement and Supreme Court ruling reshape the truckload market
Truckload spot rates jumped in Q1 as carrier attrition and federal enforcement squeeze supply.
June 9, 2026
Economic trends
ABF increasing its LTL rates this month
ArcBest and ABF Freight will increase rates by about 6%. Also: Trucking conditions surged to their strongest level in more than four years in April; ODFL reported a 12.3% increase in daily revenue for May 2026 despite a dip in tonnage.
June 9, 2026
Economic trends
Class 8 truck orders extend winning streak in May
Class 8 truck orders beat expectations in May, extending a four-month streak of triple-digit year-over-year growth.
June 8, 2026
Economic trends
April trailer orders signal progress
Defying the typical seasonal softness, April trailer orders continued to build momentum.
May 21, 2026
Economic trends
Iran conflict, USMCA, and rising insurance costs put freight industry on alert
Supply is tightening, crises are stacking up. Analysts say where freight stands heading into the second half 2026.
May 21, 2026
Economic trends
Class 8 orders dip but momentum holds
FOMO-driven ordering and EPA deadline pressure are reshaping the Class 8 market as demand shifts from recovery to execution.
May 7, 2026
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