You’ve long used data for forecasting, budgeting and other strategic initiatives. But the volume of data is skyrocketing and one of the great modern business challenges is knowing what data matters and what to dismiss.
Each quarter, AFS collaborates with TD Cowen, a leading full-service investment bank, to bring you current, highly relevant data and insights that matter to your business.
Freight index forecast key takeaways for Q2 2025
Truckload pricing will stay at depressed levels for the 10th straight quarter, as excess capacity continues to weigh against rates and no catalyst to ignite demand is on the horizon.
LTL rates remain high despite low demand and uncertain trade policy, as carriers prioritize pricing discipline and profitable lanes to maximize revenue.
Parcel discounts cool and carriers claw at lost pricing power, as UPS and FedEx right-size their networks to better match profitable volumes and continue to roll out pricing changes.
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