In IL 's exclusive market research report, trucking companies and shippers reveal how they are adapting their services and expectations to meet new industry demands while navigating a challenging freight environment. BY TOM GRESHAM 2025 trucking perspectiveS Trucking perspectiVeS A s the current freight recession creeps onward with no clear end in sight, motor freight carriers continue to endure, adjusting their services and adopting new tools to help them navigate the landscape and remain resilient no matter the conditions. Meanwhile, shippers must contend with the changing behaviors and expectations of their customers and are turning to their trucking company partners, among others, to help them keep up. The Inbound Logistics 2025 Trucking Perspectives report helps to home in on the most consequential and compelling trends that are affecting both trucking companies and the shippers who rely on them. Each year, we ask truckers and shippers to share their views on the current conditions and how they are impacting their businesses—and what they are doing in response. This year shows an industry that is adopting more services and focusing on driver-related challenges, among other ndings. Read on for a full view into their current perspectives and how they have changed in recent years.
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