Although demand has declined slightly, general rate increases announced by major LTL carriers in the US are likely going to stick – unlike price hikes in the parcel sector, which have been largely neutralised by discounts designed to retain customers.
Two major carriers – FedEx Freight and ABF Freight – have announced increases of 5.9%. Saia is an outlier at the top end with a 7.9% rate hike, while Old Dominion …
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