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August Cass Freight Gains: Separate Shipment Recovery From Cost Inflation
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August Cass Freight Gains: Separate Shipment Recovery From Cost Inflation

Learn how to separate freight demand recovery from rate, fuel, mode, and shipment-mix inflation when transportation indices show shipments and spending rising together.

CXTMS InsightsCXTMS InsightsSeptember 15, 2026 · 6 min read
XPO's 5.7% Shipment Growth and Lighter Loads Change the LTL Cost Equation
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XPO's 5.7% Shipment Growth and Lighter Loads Change the LTL Cost Equation

XPO's August LTL metrics show why shippers must measure shipment count, weight, cube, density, and handling—not tonnage alone.

CXTMS InsightsCXTMS InsightsSeptember 8, 2026 · 6 min read
Diesel Above $5 Changes the Freight Math Again, Especially for Mid-Sized Carriers
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Diesel Above $5 Changes the Freight Math Again, Especially for Mid-Sized Carriers

Diesel above $5 per gallon is squeezing trucking margins again in 2026. Here is what that means for mid-sized carriers, shipper pricing, routing, and fuel-sensitive freight strategy.

CXTMS InsightsCXTMS InsightsApril 15, 2026 · 7 min read
Truck Driver Detention Time Crisis: How Shipper Accountability Is Reshaping Freight Economics in 2026
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Truck Driver Detention Time Crisis: How Shipper Accountability Is Reshaping Freight Economics in 2026

Truck driver detention costs the industry $15.1 billion annually. Learn how shipper accountability, dock scheduling technology, and FMCSA transparency initiatives are reshaping freight economics in 2026.

CXTMS InsightsCXTMS InsightsMarch 10, 2026 · 7 min read