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Truckload Rates Decline Amid Freight Volume Challenges

11/21/2025

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Story summary

RXO's Curve forecast shows truckload rate growth continuing to decline, with 1.8% year-over-year in Q3 2025, down from 6.5% in Q2 2025.
Ongoing challenges include muted freight volumes and significant cost pressures on carriers.
Regulatory changes affecting non-domiciled CDL holders could further limit capacity.
Spot rates have rebounded but have not consistently surpassed contract rates, signaling a limited upswing.

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Story summary

RXO's Curve forecast shows truckload rate growth continuing to decline, with 1.8% year-over-year in Q3 2025, down from 6.5% in Q2 2025.
Ongoing challenges include muted freight volumes and significant cost pressures on carriers.
Regulatory changes affecting non-domiciled CDL holders could further limit capacity.
Spot rates have rebounded but have not consistently surpassed contract rates, signaling a limited upswing.