October’s 55.5 manufacturing PMI beats expectations

CDL & Trucking News · · Source: FreightWaves · By Todd Maiden · 2 min read at the source

U.S. manufacturing expanded in October for the 10th consecutive month, aligning with the cautious optimism expressed by public less-than-truckload carriers last week. (Photo: Jim Allen/FreightWaves)
U.S. manufacturing expanded in October for the 10th consecutive month, aligning with the cautious optimism expressed by public less-than-truckload carriers last week. (Photo: Jim Allen/FreightWaves)

In line with recent demand commentary from public less-than-truckload carriers expressing cautious optimism, U.S. manufacturing grew for its 10th straight month in October.

Reported by Todd Maiden for FreightWaves (Less than Truckload (LTL)), originally published November 2, 2026.

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Topics: Less than Truckload (LTL), xpo, Institute for Supply Management, ISM PMI, LTL carriers, LTL shipments, LTL tonnage, Manufacturing PMI

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