Best-In-Class Fleet Benchmarking
To remain competitive, all fleets should be benchmarking frequently against their true peers. We have some options.
Drew Ryder
Insurance Costs Expected to Rise
Inflationary pressure on equipment costs and repairs as well as increased accident liabilities will push insurance costs higher in 2025
Indications of Tightening Capacity
The declining number of carriers and owner-operators in the Landstar network is a positive sign for freight rates
Fleet Interest Costs Rising
Cash Positions Diverge
Coming into 2025, truckload carriers have dwindling cash reserves while LTL carriers are building theirs
LTL Outperforms Truckload in Fuel Surcharges
Freight Spend and Volume Turning The Corner?
US Bank's indexes show total freight spend and volume declined throughout 2024, but there are signs of recovery in Q1 2025