Spot rates cooling in mid-August, but capacity tightness keeps pricing elevated
By Jason Cannon from CCJ Article Summary Despite a mid-August cooling in truckload spot pricing, long-term supply constraints and strong broker sentiment point toward a sustained freight market recovery through late 2026. U.S. truckload spot rates cooled sharply in mid-August, with some segments posting historic week-over-week declines even as overall pricing remains elevated above year-ago […]
Freight recovery could be longest in history because capacity rebound won’t be quick
By Jason Cannon from CCJ Article Summary Driven by federal regulatory crackdowns and market attrition rather than economic growth, a sharp contraction in truck freight capacity is pushing shipping costs up while overall volume drops. U.S. truck freight capacity tightened sharply during the second quarter of 2026, driving up freight rates and shipper spending, even […]
Revoked ELD maker reveals ‘huge’ demand for HOS-cheat devices
By Alex Lockie from Overdrive The vendor behind a recently revoked electronic logging device shed light on the black market for hours-cheating devices — and demand for them from carriers. FMCSA has been on a tear recently, removing a total of 95 devices from the ELD registry since January 2025. The latest violation data shows inspectors in new places making […]
UTI celebrates expansion of Dallas campus
By TPS Staff Universal Technical Institute (UTI) celebrated its expanded Dallas campus with a ribbon cutting on Tuesday, including public officials, community leaders and employer partners. “This new facility underscores our ongoing commitment to offering industry-aligned training in areas where there’s strong demand for skilled workers,” says Kevin Renner, campus president. “We value our longtime […]