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TL, LTL executives bemoan lack of drivers, capacity for 'choppy' fall peak

Published

14 September 2026

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technology

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Logistics Tech

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United States

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Read at logisticsmgmt.com

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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.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Logistics Tech.

◆ The Wire takeaway

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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