As the trucking industry continues to slog through its toughest downturn since the 2008 financial crisis, analysts have pointed out a slow shift in market trends. Hard-hit carriers have been buoyed by these glimmers of hope in recent months, but the timing of a true market upswing remains difficult to pin down.
This much-anticipated market shift is likely inevitable, although its timing and shape is still unclear.
Some experts expected to see a significant rate jump by the fourth quarter of 2023,...