Tariff concerns weigh on freight recovery: report

Tariff concerns weigh on sentiment

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Tariff concerns weigh on freight recovery: report

While pricing improved for LTL and truckload rates in Q1, tariffs seem to be clouding the long-term outlook, according to the TD Cowen/AFS Freight Index.

Tariffs and freight markets -- impacts so far

Despite signs of improvement earlier in the year, freight analysts are now starting to predict a prolonged freight recession due to tariffs and other factors. Also: Truck tonnage fell in March; Volvo Group announces layoffs.

ACT Research: Freight in crosshairs of trade war

COLUMBUS, Ind. — With 20%-25% of US surface freight involved in international trade, tariffs are set to extend the for-hire freight recession. “As Q2 begins, retail sales are still brisk as consumers snap up pre-tariff prices, but freight demand fundamentals face major self-inflicted tariff headwinds,” said Tim Denoyer, ACT Research’s vice president and senior analyst. “The pre-tariff inventory stocking period will soon reverse, and consumption …