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Freight demand: Page 2

PAMT lands first rate hike in three years as market shifts, but financial losses mount

Tontitown-based carrier PAMT Corp. grew second-quarter revenue by 8.9% to $164.7 million while securing its first sequential freight rate increase in over three years.

August 5, 2026

White Peterbilt semi-truck with PAM branding and number 16059 parked in industrial lot

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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'Driver constrained' market leading rate rebound, Schneider exec says

Powered by an accelerated squeeze in driver supply and internal cost cuts, Schneider National reported a 38% jump in second-quarter adjusted earnings and raised its full-year outlook.

August 3, 2026

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Covenant faces 'disappointing' trucking costs thanks to insurance settlements, maintenance

A spike in legal claim settlements and maintenance expenses pulled Covenant Logistics' adjusted operating income down 19%.

August 3, 2026

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Back in black: Heartland Express returns to profitability

Heartland Express returned to profitability in the second quarter of 2026, driven by operational cost cuts, improved freight pricing, and ongoing debt reduction.

August 3, 2026

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Freight demand forecast gets 1.7% bump despite fragile market

Breakthrough's May freight index grew just 0.2% as 4.2% inflation, energy costs, and shifting consumer demand impact truckload capacity.

July 31, 2026

Semi-truck on highway with text overlay reading 'Rates Up. Volume Flat.' depicting freight industry challenges

Saia hits Q2 revenue record thanks to rate increases, pricing discipline

Saia achieved record second-quarter 2026 revenue of $956.5 million and a 31.5% profit jump, propelled by strategic rate increases, disciplined pricing, and network expansion that helped offset rising labor and fuel costs.

July 30, 2026

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ABF: Capacity squeeze driving heavier shipments, volume back to LTL

Tightening truckload capacity, rising carrier costs, and legal pressures are driving shippers to move heavier, more complex freight back into less-than-truckload networks.

July 29, 2026

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Werner CEO: Still in 'early innings' of carrier exits

Driven by regulatory crackdowns, legal risks, and rising costs that are tightening overall market capacity, Werner Enterprises reported a 24% increase in second-quarter 2026 revenue to $933.9 million as shippers shift business toward established, asset-backed carriers.

July 29, 2026

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Spiking truckload rates signal relief for volatile LTL market

Rising truckload shipping rates are outpacing less-than-truckload prices for the first time since 2022, signaling a potential turn in freight volume back toward LTL networks.

July 26, 2026

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Marten Transport: 'We're getting higher pricing from our customers'

Marten Transport reported a 25.8% drop in second-quarter net income to $5.3 million compared to last year, despite a 286.3% sequential surge over the first quarter as management signaled an emerging freight market recovery.

July 24, 2026

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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

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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

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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

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Freight rates surge despite falling volumes as capacity tightens, U.S. Bank report shows

Contract rates are up 9% while contract volumes plummeted from 1,051,696 to 739,184.

June 30, 2026

U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index rates edition showing dry van rates and volumes from May 2025 to May 2026 with spot, contract, and fuel pricing data.

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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Bursting bubbles: Bob "Cold Water" Costello tempers carriers' economic optimism

ATA's chief economist said a tightening in capacity is slowly but surely leading to freight recovery, but he warned carriers not to get ahead of themselves with truck purchases because demand isn't strong enough to support that.

March 4, 2026

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Economic trends

New 10% global duty dampens hope of post-tariff freight boom

New 10% global tariffs arrive too quickly to spark a freight pull-forward, experts say.

February 20, 2026

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Heavy-Duty parts inflation slows to .4% nationwide, masking steep regional swings

While overall heavy-duty truck parts price growth slowed to a crawl in October, FinditParts data reveals sharp divergences, with manufacturer prices hitting record highs even as distributor shelves experience regional deflation.

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Proposed rail merger would slash 2.1 billion long-distance truck miles from the highway annually, report finds

Four colorful semi-trucks parked in front of Roane Transportation facility building with wooded hillside background

PS Logistics expands flatbed footprint with Roane Transportation acquisition

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Democratic sweep of Congress sets up high-stakes battle over trucking regulations

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