{"id":128827,"date":"2026-05-11T16:25:07","date_gmt":"2026-05-11T16:25:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jxtruckcenter.com\/?p=128827"},"modified":"2026-05-11T20:00:02","modified_gmt":"2026-05-11T20:00:02","slug":"is-the-freight-recession-finally-on-the-upswing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jxtruckcenter.com\/is-the-freight-recession-finally-on-the-upswing\/","title":{"rendered":"Is the Freight Recession Finally on the Upswing?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The latest State of Freight data confirms what we\u2019ve been feeling on the ground: the recession may officially be in the rearview mirror. A \u201cperfect storm\u201d of demand is building. Whether you are an owner-operator running regional routes or a fleet manager with hundreds of long-haul assets, the market is finally moving in the right direction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Zach Strickland, Head of Freight Market Intelligence, studied these trends and noted this: \u201cApril has been\u2026 just kind of a sideline. It\u2019s not up and to the right the way we saw it in March.\u201d freightwaves.com<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Graph from freightwaves.com<\/a><\/em>

Truckload volumes are up double digits year-over-year, and trends are predicting a swift comeback this summer as multiple industries drive demand back up: produce, construction, and most of all, industrial production. Historically, the three industries come together to create the biggest month of the year for freight in June.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The SONAR<\/a> Truckload Rejection Index primarily tracks contract freight in stable, long-term agreements rather than the volatile spot market. This Index\u2019s rise shows that the industry\u2019s backbone is strengthening. For your customers, this means more consistent volumes and a more predictable business environment compared to the recent past. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cDemand has gotten stronger\u2026 and we\u2019re seasonally about to go into a much stronger demand cycle,\u201d said Strickland. freightwaves.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why the Summer Heat is Bringing Higher Rates <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For the past two years, the industry has experienced a freight recession in which supply has outpaced demand. Many factors are playing into this change, especially the DOT\u2019s recent directive to tighten regulations for drivers<\/a>. As demand continues to outpace the number of available trucks, carriers will regain pricing power, leading to a shift in market dynamics. For you, that means one thing: Pricing power is coming back to the carrier. From van and reefer to flatbed and vocational, the “air gap” in demand has vanished.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trucks move the vast majority of domestic goods; this surge is a green light for the broader economy. This also suggests that consumer demand is high and industrial production is increasing, which could mean more business opportunities.

The JX Perspective: Prepared for Any Haul <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

At JX, we\u2019ve supported every corner of this industry for over 55 years. We know that a mega-fleet\u2019s needs are different from a single-truck operator\u2019s, but the goal is the same: stay on the road and stay profitable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t wait for a roadside failure to realize the market has turned. Whether you need to refresh your long-haul sleepers to keep drivers comfortable or get your day cabs through a rigorous preventative maintenance check before the summer rush, JX is ready to help you capitalize on the rebound.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Source: https:\/\/www.freightwaves.com\/news\/national-trucking-capacity-is-about-to-tighten-significantly<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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