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TL, LTL executives bemoan lack of drivers, capacity for 'choppy' fall peak
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Fusion42 · 15 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
US trucking executives report a significant shortage of qualified drivers and capacity tightening for the 2026 fall peak season, driven by federal enforcement restricting immigrant drivers and a supply-driven market recovery. Freight tonnage has become volatile, reflecting constrained driver availability rather than weakened demand.
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You face a tightening driver market that will choke capacity this fall. Plan delivery schedules for variability and explore driver recruitment channels before competitors absorb limited talent.
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