The Current State Of The Trucking Industry| September 2024

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September is a transitional time: School starts, regular season baseball ends, iced coffees give way to pumpkin spice lattes, and Labor Day marks the unofficial beginning of fall.
While the trucking industry hustles year-round, some aspects of this business do start to shift with the falling of the leaves. New fruits and vegetables crop up, construction kicks into a final frenzy before the snow arrives, and retail merchandisers transition from back-to-school items to holiday stock.
So, what should shippers expect in September? A capacity crunch to rival all those autumn leaves underfoot (especially where dry vans and reefer trailers are concerned) and a renewed emphasis on the importance of flexibility.