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Freight rates continue to rise in the truckload sector as seasonal demand intensifies against a backdrop of tightening capacity.

Freight rates continue to rise in the truckload sector as seasonal demand intensifies against a backdrop of tightening capacity.

ACT Research Vice President Steve Tam noted the medium-duty market is seeing a lack of commitment from buyers, much like their heavy-duty counterparts.

The Spring 2026 Truck Driver Survey showed a record 58.1% of drivers are looking for a new truck driving job, up from 46.8% during the

U.S. Class 8 retail sales continue to face buyer reticence even as improving market conditions spurred growing optimism in May.

“The Supreme Court’s decision in Montgomery v. Caribe gives the clarity we sought," said Dorothy Capers, chief legal officer at C.H. Robinson.

Legal experts are urging the freight brokerage industry to bolster its carrier-vetting practices in the wake of Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II.

Legal experts are urging the freight brokerage industry to bolster its carrier-vetting practices in the wake of Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II.

Freight Brokers Reaffirm Commitment to Safety After Montgomery “This ruling doesn't fundamentally change how we operate,” Fuel Transport's Blackwell said. (grandriver/Getty Images)

ACT Research Preliminary Results for May Show 20,189 Units, Above April and the 10-Year Average A welder on a Stoughton Trailers production line. (Stoughton Trailers)