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Truckload: Carriers are becoming more selective as capacity tightens.
Diesel: Fuel costs may stay higher for longer.
LTL: Flexibility is becoming more important.
Intermodal: It’s no longer just about saving money.
Cross-Border: Preparation matters as much as capacity.

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North America truckload shipping

A sign of tightening capacity, route-guide failures are back on the rise

Published: Thursday, October 01, 2026 | 09:00 AM CDT

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C.H. Robinson North American truckload freight market update

North America LTL shipping

LTL capacity expected to tighten gradually through year-end

Published: Thursday, October 01, 2026 | 09:00 AM CDT

Learn what increased demand and fuel costs mean for LTL shipping through year-end

C.H. Robinson less than truckload freight market update

Intermodal

Intermodal becoming a strategic choice rather than just a lower-cost alternative

Published: Thursday, October 01, 2026 | 09:00 AM CDT

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C.H. Robinson intermodal and U.S. ports freight market update

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Intermodal becoming a strategic choice rather than just a lower-cost alternative

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