U.S. freight demand, spot rates, load availability, and market trends that impact owner-operators and carriers.
For-hire freight stumbled hard in October. Fresh figures from the Cass Transportation Index show shipment volumes fell 4.3% from September (down 2.1% on a seasonally adjusted basis) and were 7.8% below last year, marking the weakest October reading since the…
Two of North America’s largest independent suppliers of heavy‑duty aftermarket truck parts are combining under a single banner, creating a coast‑to‑coast platform that pairs a national parts catalogue with a sizable service footprint. For fleets and repair shops, the near‑term…
Introduction As of the week ending November 10, 2025, the U.S. spot market softened on lower freight postings and a modest decline in dry van and reefer spot rates. The headline week-over-week (WoW) story is pressure on load-to-truck ratios (LTRs)…
Signals from Yemen’s Houthi movement that it is pausing attacks on merchant ships have injected a new, if fragile, optimism into global logistics. The group’s letter indicating a halt — one it says could be reversed if fighting in Gaza…
Werner Enterprises is drawing a hard line around the size of its dedicated fleet, telling investors there’s no room left to shrink even after an extended freight slump. Speaking at Baird’s Global Industrial Conference in Chicago on Tuesday, CEO Derek…
2025 was supposed to be the year trucking found its footing again. Instead, carriers are still grinding through a stubborn downcycle marked by thin margins and little pricing power. A new industry snapshot underscores why: the broader economy remains the…
Trucking executives are entering mid-November with little appetite for expansion. Fresh auction data from Ritchie Bros. shows the used equipment market is still digesting a wave of repossessions and liquidation inventory, a dynamic that’s undermining confidence even as some operating…
Werner Enterprises is finished trimming its dedicated fleet. Chairman and CEO Derek Leathers told investors Tuesday, Nov. 11, that the carrier’s “heels are on the line” on fleet size after a long, profit-sapping downcycle — a clear signal that the…
Trucking heads into the holiday push still fighting a war of attrition. Industry leaders say the hoped‑for reset hasn’t arrived: rates and volumes remain uneven while core expenses — from insurance to compliance — keep grinding margins. That’s the backdrop…
On November 11, 2025, Proficient Auto Logistics reported a quarter that was measurably stronger on volume and revenue, reflecting the company’s expanded network and integration progress. The auto hauler grew deliveries and tightened its operating ratio even as the broader…
