Topic
lmi
Logistics Rail & Road #trucking#capacity
Trucking Capacity Declines: LMI Shows Shifting Trends
The July Logistics Manager Index fell to 68.9% from 71.7% in June as transportation capacity contracted at a faster rate and spot rates softened. Truckload contract rates held 18% above year-ago levels at $271 plus fuel, while Operation Highway Shield removed more than 750 unsafe trucks from the road. FreightWaves analysts expect continued tightening through late August.
Aug 6, 2026 1 source
Logistics Rail & Road #rail freight#freight market
Logistics Managers' Index Reveals Extremely Tight Freight Market with Near-Record Low Capacity
The latest Logistics Managers' Index (LMI) report indicates a robust but extremely tight freight market, with transportation capacity hitting near-record lows. Shippers are struggling to find capacity, pushing transportation prices higher, a trend not seen since 2022. While retailers gain consumer confidence, manufacturers remain cautious.
Jul 8, 2026 2 sources