CURRENT MARKET TRENDS

Freight isn’t slowing down—but the rules are changing faster than the trucks can roll.This week, regulatory shifts are squeezing available driver capacity just as freight demand is gearing up for Q1 manufacturing cycles. From new CDL restrictions to fraud enforcement crackdowns, the industry faces a perfect storm of reduced flexibility and rising costs. Here’s what’s moving, why it matters, and how smart shippers are getting ahead of the curve. Short-term savings won’t offset long-term risk. Choosing the lowest quote in a tightening market often leads to missed deliveries, hidden accessorials, and project delays that cost far more.

Ryan Suydam

Oct 24, 2025

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