Truckload Rates 2027: Double-Digit Contract Rate Hikes Expected. What Owner-Operators Should Do
Covenant Logistics CEO David Parker expects double-digit truckload contract rate hikes in 2027, and recent contract resets are already up 12.8%. Here is how owner-operators can prepare.
Shipper Freight Spend Up 32.1%: What Rising Freight Rates Mean for Owner-Operators
The U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index shows shipper freight spend up 32.1% year over year in Q3 2026 while volumes rose just 0.5%. Here is what it means for owner-operators and small fleets.