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The Axle Advantage: Monthly Newsletter December 2025

Axle Logistics December 17, 2025 No Comments

December 5, 2025 Key Trends Truckload rate outlook is slightly firmer Market conditions are marginally favorable for carriers Spot volume has softened considerably y/y. December News The ongoing U.S. federal…

Axle Monthly Update: November 2025

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Key Trends Economic data is sparse due to the shutdown. 2026 truckload rate forecasts look slightly stronger. Active utilization looks a bit stronger on capacity loss. November News The federal…

Axle Monthly Update: October 2025

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Key Trends Freight indicators are mainly solid Rate and volume forecasts continue to show year-over-year gains Uncertainty on the capacity forecast October News On September 29th the FMCSA issued a…

Demand Strength Meets Capacity Strain

Axle Logistics September 9, 2025 No Comments

Key Trends Refrigerated and Flatbed demand continues to grow Spot and Contract rates forecasts equalize ELPs continue to cause uncertainty on long term capacity September News After a devastating accident…

Axle Monthly Update: August 2025

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Key Trends English Language Proficiency enforcement impact unclear Demand forecast increases driven by continued strong flatbed demand Driver capacity risk persists August News While initial expectations suggested significant capacity disruption…

Axle Monthly Update: June 2025

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Key Trends Courts reject a large number of tariffs adding to the uncertainty of the freight market Spot volume is still positive y/y Truckload rate forecast strengthens slightly Monthly News…

Trucking Outlook Balances Caution with Opportunity: May 2025

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Key Trends Tariff Uncertainty Continues: Ongoing tariff discussions are creating confusion and cautious sentiment across the industry. Freight Volumes Soften: Slower economic growth and reduced imports are contributing to a…

The Ripple of Reciprocal Tariffs

Axle Logistics April 9, 2025 No Comments

Key Trends April News President Trump announced reciprocal tariffs on dozens of nations on Wednesday. There is a baseline tariff of 10% being imposed, with several countries being hit with…

New Year, New Market: January 2025

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Key Trends ILA/USMX to resume talks 1/7/25 FTR demand forecasts ease across equipment types Seasonality hits the Spot Market in December Monthly News ILA, USMX to Restart Contract Talks Ahead…

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