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Capacity CRUNCH: Why Trucks Are Disappearing from the Market and What It Means for Shippers
Trucking capacity that drained out of the market over the past four years is showing little sign of returning, according to Ben Kavlinar of LRT Solutions. Equipment costs, nuclear verdicts, and rising insurance premiums are locking out new entrants, tightening supply even before a volume rebound. Tender rejections are running near 15%, still elevated versus prior years despite a seasonal soft patch.
Jul 31, 2026 1 source