Q3 2025 Insights and recommendations for shippers and carriers Updated October 9, 2025 As we close out the third quarter of 2025, the freight market remains uncertain. The average effective tariff rate rose to 16.4%—the highest since 1936—and manufacturing and wholesale sectors are seeing signs of inflation. Capacity is also continuing to exit the market,…
Month: October 2025
Trucking rates are often an unpredictable element of freight transportation. Because they are directly influenced by the market, trucking rates can be considered a reliable barometer of broader economic conditions. In times of economic prosperity, the surge in consumer spending propels freight demand, driving up rates as capacity becomes strained. Conversely, during economic downturns, reduced…