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Friday Bulletin • March 27, 2026

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New: Super Trucker Membership — $9.99/month

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News

Truck Orders Surge as Freight Recession Shows Signs of Ending

February commercial truck orders jumped sharply, adding to a string of positive signals that the two-year freight recession may finally be breaking. Tonnage increased alongside orders, and analysts say the combination of tightening capacity and rising spot rates is pulling fleet buyers off the sidelines. With diesel costs still biting, the recovery isn't clean -- but the direction of travel is shifting.

Tariffs Triggering Supply Chain Reset Across U.S. Industries

A new survey finds 85% of importers front-loaded shipments ahead of tariff implementation, triggering a major reshuffling of sourcing and logistics networks. Companies are diversifying away from China, Canada, and Mexico -- changes that could reshape domestic freight lanes and create new regional demand pockets for truckers.

Flatbed Spot Rates Up 12% Year-Over-Year as Capacity Stays Tight

C.H. Robinson's March freight update shows flatbed spot rates up more than 12% year-over-year, driven by over three years of sustained capacity contraction. Tariff uncertainty is expected to keep large-scale investment muted, but tight regional capacity may persist through peak construction season.

6 Pressures Reshaping the Freight Market Right Now

FTR's weekly analysis: diesel up $1.17 in two weeks, spot rates rising but not fast enough to cover fuel costs, freight broker pricing up 7.5% year-over-year, and demand signals that are mixed at best. The freight market isn't collapsing -- but operators who don't understand all six forces are flying blind.

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