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33 posts tagged with โ€œTruckloadโ€

Short-Haul Freight Is Up 35% in 2026: Rebuild the Truckload Network Around Local Moves
Truckloadshort-haul

Short-Haul Freight Is Up 35% in 2026: Rebuild the Truckload Network Around Local Moves

Turn rising sub-100-mile truckload demand into efficient local loops with better lane analysis, pricing, appointments, and dedicated capacity.

CXTMS InsightsCXTMS InsightsSeptember 29, 2026 ยท 6 min read
Van Freight Capacity Is Fragile: Use Tender Behavior to Detect Lane-Level Tightening
TruckloadCapacity

Van Freight Capacity Is Fragile: Use Tender Behavior to Detect Lane-Level Tightening

National freight averages can hide lane-level capacity problems. Learn which tender signals reveal dry van tightening early and how to respond without overcorrecting.

CXTMS InsightsCXTMS InsightsSeptember 27, 2026 ยท 6 min read
Truckload Capacity Is Exiting While Dedicated Revenue Rises: Requalify Every Routing-Guide Backup
TruckloadCapacity

Truckload Capacity Is Exiting While Dedicated Revenue Rises: Requalify Every Routing-Guide Backup

Learn how to requalify routing-guide backup carriers as truckload capacity exits and dedicated fleet revenue rises.

CXTMS InsightsCXTMS InsightsSeptember 20, 2026 ยท 6 min read
Truckload Volumes Fell 15% While Spot Rates Stayed Hot: Diagnose the Lane Before Buying Capacity
TruckloadCapacity Planning

Truckload Volumes Fell 15% While Spot Rates Stayed Hot: Diagnose the Lane Before Buying Capacity

Truckload volume and spot-rate signals are diverging. Use a lane-level diagnosis to choose contract, spot, intermodal, or delayed release without overreacting.

CXTMS InsightsCXTMS InsightsSeptember 12, 2026 ยท 5 min read
Freight Markets at 14% Tender Rejections: A Routing Guide Reset for Shippers
TruckloadFreight Rates

Freight Markets at 14% Tender Rejections: A Routing Guide Reset for Shippers

Tender rejections near 14% signal that truckload capacity is no longer automatic. Learn how to reset routing-guide thresholds before spot exposure and service failures climb.

CXTMS InsightsCXTMS InsightsSeptember 9, 2026 ยท 6 min read
A Freight Pricing Pressure Index of 36 Calls for Bid-Sheet Discipline
Freight RatesTransportation Procurement

A Freight Pricing Pressure Index of 36 Calls for Bid-Sheet Discipline

A freight pricing pressure index reading of 36 signals shifting leverage. Learn how lane-level bid controls turn market signals into disciplined procurement decisions.

CXTMS InsightsCXTMS InsightsAugust 28, 2026 ยท 6 min read
The Summer of Mini-Bids: How Shippers Can Reprice Lanes Without Losing Contract Control
TruckloadProcurement

The Summer of Mini-Bids: How Shippers Can Reprice Lanes Without Losing Contract Control

Freight mini-bids can protect capacity on stressed lanes, but only when shippers preserve pricing, service, and contract guardrails.

CXTMS InsightsCXTMS InsightsAugust 14, 2026 ยท 6 min read
Rail and Truck Volumes Both Rose 4.4%: Measure Modal Substitution Lane by Lane
IntermodalTruckload

Rail and Truck Volumes Both Rose 4.4%: Measure Modal Substitution Lane by Lane

Matching 4.4% rail and truck volume growth does not mean modes are moving in lockstep. Learn how to score modal substitution by lane, service, cost, inventory, and emissions.

CXTMS InsightsCXTMS InsightsAugust 14, 2026 ยท 5 min read
Drop-and-Hook Only Works When Trailer Pools Have Explicit Rebalancing Rules
TruckloadYard Management

Drop-and-Hook Only Works When Trailer Pools Have Explicit Rebalancing Rules

Drop-and-hook freight improves driver productivity only when trailer pools have clear minimums, targets, aging limits, and recovery triggers.

CXTMS InsightsCXTMS InsightsAugust 11, 2026 ยท 6 min read
Truck Tender Rejections Near 15% Need a Lane-Specific Capacity Trigger
TruckloadCapacity Planning

Truck Tender Rejections Near 15% Need a Lane-Specific Capacity Trigger

Truck tender rejections near 15% signal tighter capacity, but lane-specific thresholds help shippers protect service without overpaying networkwide.

CXTMS InsightsCXTMS InsightsAugust 4, 2026 ยท 6 min read