Indications of Tightening Capacity
The declining number of carriers and owner-operators in the Landstar network is a positive sign for freight rates
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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
Driver Cost Growth Outpacing All Other Labor
Where Have The Men Gone?
A shrinking pool of men in the labor force will put pressure on driver availability and cost
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