Reported about 23 hours ago
The U.S. truck freight market experienced a downturn in the third quarter of 2025, reversing earlier gains with a 2.9% drop in national shipment volumes, despite a 2% increase in shipper spending. Factors including tariffs and decreased consumer and manufacturing activity contributed to this decline, highlighting a disconnect where freight costs rise even as shipping volumes fall. Certain regions like the Northeast and West showed growth while others, especially the Southwest, faced significant declines.
Source: YAHOO