
The U.S. trucking market continues to face significant challenges, as highlighted by the US Bank Freight Payment Index for the fiscal 2024 first quarter. The report revealed a sustained decline in shipment volumes and freight spending, underscoring the sector's difficulties.
Shipment volumes decreased 7.8% from the previous quarter and 21.6% year-over-year. Similarly, freight spending fell 16.8% from the fourth quarter of 2023 and 27.9% from the first quarter of 2023.