‘Unprecedented’ freight demand, labor challenges next year, Heartland Express says

Labor headwinds persist throughout the supply chain

Truckload carrier Heartland Express recorded its best operating ratio Thursday since it began acquiring other carriers in 2013. The third-quarter result was a 75% adjusted OR, 650 basis points better year-over-year and 470 bps better than the second quarter.

The North Liberty, Iowa-based carrier expects the current freight market to continue moving forward.

“Freight demand has continued to be strong and has reached unprecedented levels throughout the third quarter of 2021 and we expect these...

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