Amazon Makes A Big Move
The build out of rural warehousing networks by the retail giant has significant ramifications for trucking and logistics providers.
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LTL Profitability Sinks
Profitability at national LTL carriers took a big hit in Q1 2025. They will need to fight hard to keep margins from falling further the balance of the year.
LTL Freight Rates Inch Up
LTL freight rates took a promising upward turn in Q1 2025 compared to Q1 2024, even with a drop in overall tonnage
LTL Financial Health Report
LTL fleets are taking on more debt after a difficult first quarter
LTL Cost Trend Report
Labor and equipment costs continue rising for LTL fleets. Expect extended trade cycles and slower hiring in the coming months
Diesel Keeps Dropping
Prices for the week of April 28 continue to fall throughout the country
Knight-Swift Ekes Out Revenue and Income Gains
Knight-Swift Transportation had a reasonable first quarter thanks to freight rate gains on the truckload side. The LTL division did not perform as well.