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Trucking experts warn of the largest capacity purge in U.S. history, with up to 600,000 drivers at risk due to new federal rules and falling freight demand. Here’s what truck drivers need to know and how to prepare for the changing market.

November 4, 2025

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The Great Capacity Purge: What Truck Drivers Need to Know

The trucking industry is heading into one of the biggest shakeups in its history. Freight volumes are falling, regulations are tightening, and economists warn ...

Truck freight tonnage dipped in September, but analysts say tightening capacity and driver shortages could set up a market rebound in 2026.

October 27, 2025

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Signs of a Trucking Market Turnaround as Capacity Tightens

Truck freight in the U.S. slipped slightly in September, but behind the numbers, industry analysts are spotting hints of a market shift that could ...

August 13, 2025

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Freight Industry Maintains Cautious Optimism as Pricing Pressures Persist

Two new surveys from Truckstop.com and Bloomberg Intelligence show that even with pricing challenges, tariff uncertainty, and mixed demand, carriers and freight brokers are ...

April 14, 2025

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Tariffs Disrupt Trucking’s Fragile Recovery Says ATA Economist Bob Costello

Things were finally starting to look up in trucking. For the first time in a while, the freight market was showing signs of balance. ...

March 28, 2025

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February Truck Tonnage Grows by 3%

The trucking industry in the United States recorded a notable 3% increase in truck tonnage this February, marking one of its strongest month-over-month improvements ...

Motor carriers can help shape the future of trucking by contributing data to ATRI’s 2025 Operational Costs of Trucking report. Submit your insights confidentially and gain access to benchmarking tools that enhance profitability and efficiency.

February 28, 2025

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Motor Carriers Encouraged to Contribute Insights to ATRI’s 2025 Operational Costs Report

The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) has officially invited motor carriers to provide data for its benchmark Operational Costs of Trucking report. Shape the ...

the latest insights from the Fall 2024 Truck Driver Survey, revealing key trends in job search behavior, reasons for driver turnover, and optimism for 2025. Learn how proactive retention strategies can help fleets thrive in an evolving market.

November 22, 2024

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Truck Drivers Speak Out About Job Search Trends and 2025 Optimism

Understanding the pulse of drivers is essential for fleet success, and the Fall 2024 Truck Driver Survey from Conversion Interactive Agency and PDA offers ...

Join TCA’s Bridging Border Barriers event in Mississauga on November 20, a must-attend for cross-border trucking professionals

October 31, 2024

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Get Ready for TCA’s Bridging Border Barriers Event on November 20

If you’re involved in cross-border trucking, TCA’s upcoming event in Mississauga, Ontario, on November 20 is a must-attend. This gathering, hosted by the Truckload ...

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September 4, 2024

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Preparing for a Potential Market Transition in 2025

Current State of the Freight Market The current state of the freight market in the USA shows relative stability, with supply and demand dynamics ...

June 20, 2024

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Werner CEO Suggests Freight Market is Stabilizing

Werner Enterprises CEO, Derek Leathers, noted that emerging trends in the cargo market signal a long-awaited shift that could help the trucking industry emerge ...