Surveys point to expected freight market improvement in the coming months
Carriers and brokers remain optimistic despite revenue declines and tariff pressures, truckstop.com and Bloomberg Intelligence reports
Most carriers and brokers expect steady or rising freight volumes and rates in the second half of 2025, according to new midyear surveys from truckstop.com and Bloomberg Intelligence, even as revenues drop and tariffs continue to fluctuate.
“Many carriers and brokers remained optimistic through the first half of 2025 despite facing difficulties,” said Todd Markusic, Customer Insights Manager at truckstop.com. “While the freight market underperformed in the second quarter, with no clear resolution for how tariffs will impact the economy, many in the industry are expecting a recovery in the next six months.”
Eighty-five percent of carriers and 83% of brokers believe volume will be either up or remain flat through year-end. That optimism comes despite only 16% of carriers and 36% of brokers reporting year-over-year revenue growth.
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