Market Data: Evolving freight conditions

If you’ve been following our data over the last couple years, you’ll notice a refresh in 2023! The market has been evolving, and our data is evolving with it. We hope that these new data points help you to stay informed on what’s going on in the market to help you make the best decisions possible in your organization.

Following the atypical holiday season at the end of the year, U.S. truck loadings increased in January to levels last seen in mid 2022.

Attrition in the for-hire carrier population has appeared to gain momentum through the end of the year, as carriers face numerous operating pressures throughout the market.

What does this mean for shippers?

Active truck utilization continues to decline from the high levels maintained through 2021 and early 2022 as freight conditions continue to evolve. Learn what tactics you can use to increase utilization, here.

The load-to-truck ratio began 2023 lower than December and is now below 2019 levels.

ShipperMarket updates

With emissions on track to rise by 2030, companies urgently need to step up climate action

Emissions continue to rise and there is a greater need to tackle climate change and nature loss, but the actions described by companies remain too slow.

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ShipperMarket updates

Regulatory updates

A newly proposed bill would allow drivers under 21-years old to move freight from ports, and the U.S. DOT expected to issue a joint proposal regarding automatic emergency braking systems on heavy-duty trucks.

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