ACT Freight Forecast: Stronger-for-Longer Peak, with a Series of Inflationary Events

The ACT Freight Forecast indicated that freight markets remain tight as we enter peak season with unprecedented containership backlogs. The chip shortage is easing but continues to slow equipment capacity growth. read more

SEP 16, 2021 - 6:20 am

ACT Research: TL Contract Rates Turn Lower with More to Go

Based on ACT Research’s For-Hire TL Carrier Database, TL contract rates fell to $2.28 per mile in Q3, down 2% y/y, following a 3% increase in Q2. read more

NOV 12, 2019 - 6:27 am

ACT: Trade Policy Weighs on Forecasts, Freight Downturn Persists

ACT Research released the August installment of its Freight Forecast, U.S. Rate and Volume OUTLOOK report covering the truckload, intermodal, LTL and last mile sectors. read more

AUG 12, 2019 - 6:35 am

ACT Forecast: Possible Short-Term Pre-Ships to Off-Set Future Tariffs

ACT Research released its June installment of the ACT Freight Forecast, U.S. Rate and Volume OUTLOOK. The forecast predicts a short-term pre-ship ahead of the threatened tariffs on the remaining $300+ billion of China imports. read more

JUN 7, 2019 - 6:35 am