Transportation prices surge as capacity tightens further in September

CDL & Trucking News · October 6, 2026 · Source: FreightWaves · By Todd Maiden · 3 min read at the source

The Logistics Managers’ Index showed further tightening in transportation capacity in September, which pushed freight rates significantly higher. (Photo: Jim Allen/FreightWaves)

The September Logistics Managers’ Index showed significant tightening in transportation capacity while pricing surged.

Reported by Todd Maiden for FreightWaves (Trucking), originally published October 6, 2026.

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Topics: Trucking, CSCMP, lmi, Logistics Managers Index, tender rejections, transportation capacity, transportation prices, truckload carriers

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