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Cass Freight Index: Truckload Linehaul Rates Rise in June, Volume Recovery Stalls
According to the Cass Freight Index from Cass Information Systems, truckload linehaul rates increased 5.5% year over year in June, marking the 18th consecutive monthly gain. However, freight shipments fell 4.1% year over year, a steeper decline than May's 1.2% drop. Expenditures surged 11.2% y/y, driven by higher rates and a 40% increase in retail diesel prices.
Jul 17, 2026 1 source