Last mentioned: Mar 22, 2026
National truckload rejection rates remain elevated as the industry enters the spring season, signaling a prolonged period of capacity tightness. Shippers face increasing pressure to secure reliable transport as carriers leverage a market favoring service providers over volume commitments.
The February Logistics Managers' Index (LMI) confirms a robust recovery in the freight sector, marking the end of a prolonged industry downturn. Key metrics indicate synchronized growth in transportation utilization and pricing as supply chain dynamics stabilize for 2026.
The February Logistics Managers' Index (LMI) indicates a robust recovery in the freight sector, marking a significant shift from previous periods of stagnation. Key metrics across warehousing, transportation, and inventory levels suggest that the industry has entered a definitive growth phase.
A landmark Supreme Court ruling striking down specific tariffs has failed to provide the regulatory floor small businesses and startups expected. Instead, the decision has ushered in a period of policy volatility, forcing firms to maintain costly, redundant supply chain strategies.
The Supreme Court's decision to strike down specific tariff structures has failed to provide the market stability sought by the small business sector. Instead, firms are reporting increased uncertainty as they navigate a volatile regulatory landscape that complicates long-term supply chain planning.
A landmark Supreme Court ruling striking down specific tariffs has inadvertently sparked a period of intense uncertainty for small businesses. Despite the legal victory for some importers, the resulting policy volatility is forcing firms to overhaul supply chain strategies amid fears of further regulatory shifts.
FreightWaves has released its comprehensive Q1 2026 rate reports for shippers, carriers, and brokers, providing a data-driven roadmap for the logistics industry. Leveraging SONAR analytics and industry surveys, these reports offer critical insights into demand forecasts and pricing strategies for the upcoming quarter.