U.S. freight demand, spot rates, load availability, and market trends that impact owner-operators and carriers.
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…
Introduction The week of November 3–9, 2025 closed with 2,997 new USDOT registrations, a modest step down from the prior week yet broadly consistent with the autumn run‑rate near 3,000 filings. Carriers continued to dominate overall activity, while broker registrations…
Radiant Logistics opened its fiscal year with a mix of top-line growth and margin pressure — and a reminder that credit risk is part of today’s freight cycle. For the quarter ended Sept. 30, revenue climbed 11% to $226.7 million…
UPS pilots are mourning the loss of three crewmates killed when an MD-11 freighter crashed shortly after takeoff from Louisville on November 4, a tragedy that has since prompted an emergency pause of MD-11 flying and raised urgent questions about…
Radiant Logistics is digging in for an extended stretch at the bottom of the cycle. Management’s message: stay selective on freight, protect yields, and keep costs tight while waiting for demand to firm. That stance reflects what many asset-light providers…
Universal Logistics Holdings booked a large noncash write-down on its intermodal business that turned the September quarter into a loss, underscoring how weak import-driven freight and high fixed costs are pressuring drayage networks. The impairment totaled about $81 million, primarily…
Retail buyers are signaling that the containerized import slowdown won’t just linger into the new year — it’s set to deepen. The latest Global Port Tracker outlook shows year-over-year declines accelerating through the first quarter of 2026, a warning shot…
UPS and FedEx have temporarily halted flying their McDonnell Douglas MD‑11 freighters while they conduct safety reviews in the wake of last week’s fatal UPS crash in Louisville. UPS said the pause was effective immediately and part of a contingency…
