Short-haul truckload freight surges 35% as long-haul volumes slip
AI Summary- Short-haul truckload freight outpaced other length-of-haul segments in 2025, FreightWaves SONAR data showed.
- 35% year-to-date growth lifted under-100-mile freight, while long-haul volumes declined.
- National tender rejections stood at 14.21% on September 23, supporting carrier selectivity before peak season.