What causes trucking capacity crunches?

Driver shortages, port backups, weather disruptions — mix any two, and rates explode 20%+.

Is intermodal cheaper than trucking right now?

Yes, 15-25% savings in most lanes, but expect parity by Q1 2024.

3-6 months max, based on historical cycles and current volume ramps.

Tight trucking capacity has shippers pivoting hard to intermodal. But it's a window closing fast, per Uber Freight data.

Supply Chain Beat Apr 11, 2026 3 min read

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Originally reported by Transport Dive