What do shifting regulations, flat demand signals, and driver retention struggles really mean for 2026? Listen to the episode today to better understand if the freight market is finally tightening and what the data and trends tell us!

Let's discuss the upcoming regulatory changes like visa enforcement and ELD crackdowns that could tighten capacity further, 2026 volume expectations, flatbed trends, one of the biggest issues we can control: driver respect, and the noise on safety enforcement and non-domiciled CDL debates!

Resources / References

• https://www.ttnews.com/articles/home-depot-outlook-2026
• https://www.freightwaves.com/news/non-domiciled-cdl-drivers-and-highway-safety-what-the-numbers-say-what-they-dont-and-how-social-media-fills-the-gaps
• https://www.ccjdigital.com/workforce/recruiting-retention/article/15773619/what-drivers-want-respect-keeps-drivers-behind-the-wheel?utm_medium=email&utm_content=12-10-2025&utm_campaign=CM_NL_CCJ+Daily&utm_source=CM_NL_CCJ+Daily&ust_id=599826337a0a521d9a86833bbd67693133b440a2&oly_enc_id=0806G6415978D1U

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