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ATA chief sounds off on Iran conflict's 'significant' impact on trucking
Chris Spear talked about the impact of higher fuel prices on trucking, a possible DEF shortage, the prospects for the mid-term elections, and the future of the USMCA agreement.
March 16, 2026
Economic trends
Tighter, more expensive trucking market ahead, analysts say
Carriers are at 10-year employment lows, spot rates are climbing, and now diesel is spiking. Analysts say the pressure is building.
March 13, 2026
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Class 8 truck orders surge 159% in February, signaling cyclical recovery
With orders up year-over-year and freight fundamentals firming, analysts say the Class 8 market may be entering the early stages of a cyclical recovery.
March 9, 2026
Economic trends
The regulatory storm reshaping supply chains in 2026
From Supreme Court tariff rulings to the Dalilah Law, 2026 brings new compliance stakes for shippers.
February 27, 2026
Economic trends
RXO's report says freight rates are surging without a demand recovery
RXO's latest Curve report reveals why spot rates are at a four-year high even as freight volumes stay depressed.
February 24, 2026
Economic trends
U.S. trailer orders hold steady in January, lag behind last year's pace
U.S. trailer orders held near 24,000 units in January as tariffs, freight trends, and aging fleets shaped near-term demand.
February 19, 2026
Economic trends
Winter weather and strong economy push trucking conditions to best levels since 2022
FTR's Trucking Conditions Index hits its highest level since 2022 as winter storms drive spot rates up 17%.
February 13, 2026
Economic trends
Is the Class 8 orders surge real growth or just catch-up buying?
As Class 8 truck orders jumped 27% in January, analysts warn the surge reflects delayed purchases rather than real market recovery.
February 9, 2026
Economic trends
Major winter storm coming. What does this mean for the freight industry?
A powerful winter storm threatens major freight corridors from Texas to the Northeast. Here's what freight analysts expect for spot rates, capacity, and costs.
January 23, 2026
Economic trends
Trailer orders jumped 86% in December, but recovery remains elusive
December trailer orders is up 86%, but analysts warn the spike is driven by temporary factors rather than market recovery.
January 21, 2026
Economic trends
Trucking shows November gains, though recovery remains uncertain
Rising rates and capacity cuts lifted trucking conditions, but manufacturing data still points to weak demand.
January 15, 2026
Economic trends
Spot and contract rates hold steady in 2025, but shrinking carrier pool signals trouble ahead
Spot rates jumped 3% in October then fell in November. But the real story is what's happening beneath the surface with carrier capacity.
January 13, 2026
Economic trends
Soft spot rates and cautious optimism frame FTR's latest freight outlook
From enforcement data to tariffs and demand signals, FTR outlines what's shaping freight markets ahead.
January 12, 2026
Economic trends
Tariffs and regulatory enforcement emerge as 2026's freight wildcards
Three years of flat rates are creating a tougher environment for carriers than capacity shortages.
January 8, 2026
Economic trends
Class 8 orders surge 108% but analysts question sustainability
December saw Class 8 orders jump to their strongest level in three years as regulatory uncertainty lifted.
January 6, 2026
Economic trends
Gradual recovery ahead, but full rebound remains elusive
DAT's report reveals a slow freight recovery with persistent market inversion and emerging opportunities in data center construction.
December 23, 2025
Economic trends
Enforcement actions tighten trucking supply ahead of 2026
Industry analysts say structural capacity changes will redefine freight in 2026.
December 22, 2025
Economic trends
Trailer market stumbles as orders drop 45% year over year
Trailer orders drop in November as tariffs, soft freight demand, and policy uncertainty push fleets to defer equipment purchases into 2026 and beyond.
December 18, 2025
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Amended Dalilah's Law targets English-only CDL, ban of foreign dispatch
Dalilah’s Law (H.R. 5688), which heads to the House Committee this week, seeks to mandate English-only CDL testing and ban certain foreign dispatchers.
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