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Outlook and Benchmarking

Freight demand
Volatile freight market drives rates up in second quarter as qualified capacity shrinks
A shrinking pool of qualified carriers and tighter regulatory enforcement drove up spot rates across all major equipment modes in the second quarter of 2026, according to TA Services' latest trendline report.
August 4, 2026
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Pricing power drives Old Dominion’s Q2 rebound
Old Dominion Freight Line reported a 30.5% surge in second-quarter net income to $350.6 million.
July 29, 2026
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U.S. Xpress turns profit for first time post-sale, Knight-Swift profits surge
U.S. Xpress saw steeper rate gains than legacy Knight-Swift brands during the period.
July 23, 2026
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Workforce development
The benefits of joining a trucking association
Joining a trucking association offers several advantages to motor carrier members, including advocacy for rulemaking and membership discounts on things fleets use every day.
July 22, 2026
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CCJ Top 250
Road-to-rail conversion powers J.B. Hunt to $181 Million Q2 profit
Surging truckload rates make rail more appealing to shippers.
July 16, 2026
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A strategic inflection point for shippers: Why now is the time to rethink private fleets and lock in current transportation economics
New EPA emissions regulations will increase the cost and complexity of private truck fleets, making this a critical window for U.S. shippers to lock in predictable transportation economics.
July 15, 2026
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Outlook and Benchmarking
Contract freight’s margin gap isn’t a pricing problem; it’s a timing problem
Stop training shippers to expect outdated rates. Execution-aligned pricing is the key to recovering fuel costs and maintaining carrier health.
July 9, 2026
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Outlook and Benchmarking
What trucking fleets can learn from railroads
Advanced technology and proprietary software are pushing Class 8 trucks toward a locomotive-style ownership model.
July 6, 2026
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Why fuel economy should matter to private fleets
Improving fuel economy is one of the fastest ways for a private fleet to reduce its costs.
July 1, 2026
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Finance
Diesel surge exposes expensive flaws in trucking surcharge system, report finds
Slow fuel surcharge recalculations stick carriers with up to $400,000 in unrecovered fuel costs during the 2026 diesel price spike.
June 17, 2026
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Outlook and Benchmarking
How private fleets avoided the market downturn
NPTC's annual benchmarking report shows that private fleets are growing despite the freight rate recession. Is that private fleet capacity behind the rate downturn for the for-hire trucking sector?
September 25, 2025
Tom Moore
Economic trends
Tariffs trigger pre-buy behavior, analysts warn of steep freight decline
Analysts say that tariffs are driving pre-buy activity, triggering economic distortions and freight volatility.
May 14, 2025
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Business
Report forecasts moderate growth in 2025, amid holiday risks and shifts in retail strategies
Motive's latest report predicts moderate growth in early 2025, highlighting rising safety risks, cargo theft and fraud, nearshoring trends, and shifting retail inventory strategies.
October 31, 2024
Motive holiday outlook report
Business
Knight-Swift, ODFL buckle on improved pricing as weak freight market takes toll on earnings
The two carriers are focused on long-term pricing strategies and operational improvements, positioning for recovery and growth amidst economic headwinds.
October 29, 2024
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Truckload breakeven price jumps, poised to increase in 2025
Cost factors have evolved in the past year. Though fuel costs have decreased, driver wages, lease/purchase prices, and maintenance costs have risen.
October 25, 2024
Truckload costs
Outlook and Benchmarking
ATRI’s analysis on the operational costs of trucking in 2024
With the American Transportation Research Institute's annual Operational Costs of Trucking report, the organization also offered insights into early-2024 trends and projections for the rest of the year.
August 9, 2024
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Business
Fleet earnings Q4 2023: Carriers feel the impetus of freight market recession
Amid ongoing freight market challenges, carriers demonstrate resilience and adeptly navigate a tough climate.
March 4, 2024
A look at the rundown on the earnings of major publicly traded carriers during Q4 2023.
Business
Political analyst Charlie Cook shares Biden's uphill battle to re-election
In the United States, every presidential election is unique. But that doesn’t mean election trends don’t exist.
February 2, 2024
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CCJ Innovators
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Safety & Compliance
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