Driver Shortage Constrains Truckload Capacity Despite Soft Spot Market, Transportation Insight Says

PUBT · 2d ago
Driver Shortage Constrains Truckload Capacity Despite Soft Spot Market, Transportation Insight Says
  • Los Angeles and Long Beach port strike deadline extended to November 20, 2026, leaving peak-season operations exposed to a shutdown.
  • Truckload driver availability has fallen approximately 12% since early 2026, limiting capacity despite equipment purchases by large carriers.
  • Supply normalization could take six months to a year or longer, leaving spot rates vulnerable to disruption-driven increases.
  • Peak parcel volume is projected to rise approximately 4% from last year, increasing demand as carriers raise prices.
  • Ground parcel pricing is rising roughly 5.8% year over year; express pricing is increasing approximately 13.8%.


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