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Carriers Project 20% Rate Increases Amid Margin Recovery Push

Major trucking operators expect truckload rates to climb 20% over the next two years as the industry works to restore profitability, executives said at an investor conference this week. The anticipated increases reflect carriers' determination to strengthen margins after a period of pricing pressure. Industry sentiment has shifted toward optimism about rate growth, with operators signaling confidence in demand conditions and their ability to pass costs to shippers. The projection comes as logistics companies continue monitoring macroeconomic headwinds and investor concerns about broader market conditions. Executives across the transportation sector have grown more bullish on pricing prospects heading into 2027 and 2028, though competitive pressures and shipper resistance could temper actual gains.