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Spot rates 25% behind inflation: A capacity crunch could change that

FreightWaves January 17, 2026 · 7:58 pm Read Original
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Spot rates 25% behind inflation: A capacity crunch could change that

The U.S. trucking industry continues to face a harsh economic reality: spot rates have failed to keep pace with inflation, squeezing carrier margins and contributing to significant financial pressure on truckers nationwide. Here’s a clear visual of the disconnect — spot trucking rates (via the SONAR National Truckload Index) overlaid against the Consumer Price Index […]
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Source FreightWaves
Published Jan 17, 2026 · 7:58 pm
Article ID fyuece2
Original URL Open source
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