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Freight index forecast key takeaways for Q2:2026
Supply-side squeeze pushes truckload pricing to highest levels since 2022
Continued focus on higher-margin freight and soaring diesel prices push LTL index to new peak
Parcel pricing hits record levels as carriers capitalize on surging fuel prices, though uneven discounting can offer shippers some relief.
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