by Tim | May 2, 2026 | air cargo, air freight, air freight news, LTL Freight, Trucking & the Economy, Trucking News
Lately, there’s been no shortage of headlines suggesting the long-discussed “freight recession” is over. Some analysts point to improving volumes, firmer pricing, and better carrier performance as proof. But is the broader industry narrative getting ahead of itself?...
by Tim | Aug 13, 2025 | Expedited Freight News, Highway News, Trucking & the Economy, Trucking News
As summer progresses, major interstate highway improvements are rolling forward across the country. In the coming four weeks, drivers should plan ahead for significant projects—including closures, expansions, and safety upgrades—in key corridors nationwide. 1. San...
by Tim | Aug 7, 2025 | air freight, air freight news, Expedited Freight News, Trucking & the Economy, Trucking News
U.S. Freight Cost Trends Mid‑2025: Truckload, Expedited, and Air 1. Truckload (Full Truckload & Expedited Ground) Over the past year, U.S. truckload freight costs—both spot and contract rates—show persistent inflation, though with moderation in early 2025. Spot...
by Tim | Jul 23, 2025 | LTL Freight, Trucking & the Economy, Trucking News
FedEx has delayed rolling out a new less‐than‐truckload (LTL) pricing structure—originally slated for mid‑2025—prompting ripples across the LTL market. Why the delay? LTL spinoff transitionFedEx announced in December 2024 its plan to spin off FedEx Freight into a...
by Tim | Jul 10, 2025 | Highway News, Trucking & the Economy, Trucking News
Major Interstate Highway Projects to Watch in the Next Four Weeks – The Expedited Company update As summer travel ramps up, several major Interstate highway projects are scheduled to begin or continue over the next four weeks. Whether you’re a daily...
by Tim | Jun 24, 2025 | Expedited Freight News, Highway News, Trucking & the Economy, Trucking News
In May 2025, the American Trucking Associations (ATA) reported a 0.1% decline in its seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index. While seemingly modest, this decrease continues a concerning trend: year-over-year tonnage dropped 1.4%, marking the twelfth straight...
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