Markets· August 17, 2026 at 01:32 p.m.
Truckload Linehaul Rates Surge in July Amid Capacity Crunch
Key takeaways
- Truckload linehaul rates increased by 8.6% year-over-year in July
- Schneider National reported double-digit rate increases on contract renewals in Q2
- Werner Enterprises saw a 28% year-over-year increase in revenue per truck per week during Q2
In a monthly report, Cass Information Systems revealed that truckload linehaul rates increased by 2.3% from June and 8.6% year-over-year in July. This marks the 19th consecutive year-over-year increase and the largest in four years. The surge is attributed to a decline in capacity and shippers' growing selectiveness about their partners due to potential legal issues and delivery reliability concerns during peak season.
