Higher Rates, Thinner Margins:

The Carrier Profitability Trap

After a prolonged freight recession pressured rates, sidelined equipment and forced carriers of all sizes to reduce costs wherever possible, freight volumes are improving and rates are showing signs of recovery. But for many carriers, a stronger market has not translated into stronger profits.

Rising costs for fuel, insurance and driver compensation since 2022 mean that not every load is profitable. In today’s environment, disciplined freight selection is essential to protecting yield and strengthening long-term fleet performance.

PCS Software CEO Mark Hill joins Transport Topics’ Seth Clevenger to examine what is changing in the freight market, why some carriers are falling behind despite stronger demand and how to optimize load selection for your fleet.

Now is the time to rethink your operations and load selection strategy.