Transport Topics: Freight Market Showed Hopeful Signs in Q2
The freight market showed signs of recovery in the second quarter despite ongoing issues preventing it from truly turning a corner, according to experts.
The freight market showed signs of recovery in the second quarter despite ongoing issues preventing it from truly turning a corner, according to experts.
Dealers are seeing steady demand for used trucks despite tight lending standards throwing a wrench in purchasing decisions.
Truckload rates kept climbing year over year in Q2 2025, but growth slowed again, with peak season adding further market fluctuations, according to RXO’s The Curve report, a proprietary index measuring performance and macroeconomic indicators in the market.
While volumes remained steady in July, there were no meaningful shifts in demand or capacity aside from seasonal bumps, said Ken Adamo, DAT chief of analytics.
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If you’ve been wondering why your wheels are spinning but your wallet feels stuck, you’re not alone — this might be the biggest downturn trucking has seen since the industry went dry in ‘08.
While Q2 might not signal the end of an extreme downturn, it’s a “very good step in the right direction,” the bank said.
Many owner-operators hit a wall. Not because they’re lazy or unskilled, but because they’re buried under inconsistent rates, cluttered paperwork, and the myth that hard work alone is enough.
The company’s efforts to grow its business south of the U.S. border via partnerships and M&A seem to be paying off.
July 2025 sustained the brisk pace of logistics M&A, with more than 30 deals announced across Europe, North America, Asia, and Africa.