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Tariff Pendulum Drives Market Volatility for Trucking

Jun 12, 2025 at 01:42 PM CST

The trucking industry is facing a tepid financial outlook amid volatile market conditions compelled by the ongoing tariff-fueled global trade war, experts said.

DAT Freight & Analytics found in its monthly data analytics report for May that while long-term freight contracts should see a modest increase of between 2% and 4% this year, the spot market is expected to see increased volatility as it absorbs the tariff impacts.