Freight Data Indicate Early US Industrial Rebound as Midwest Truck Volumes Jump

U.S. freight markets are showing signs of a shift toward domestically driven industrial activity, with truckload volumes rising sharply in the Midwest even as import-related flows remain subdued, according to new data and industry commentary.

Truckload volumes are up about 8 percent year over year, driven by increased activity in traditional industrial corridors tied to autos and heavy machinery, FreightWaves founder and CEO Craig Fuller said in a Feb. 9 video.