What changed
July 2026 LTL tonnage per workday rose 7.8% and August rose 8.7% versus 2025, with quarter-to-date tonnage per workday up 8.3%. LTL shipments per workday increased 0.8% in July and 1.1% in August, while LTL weight per shipment rose 7.0% and 7.5%, respectively. The higher weight per shipment drove tonnage growth well above shipment growth, indicating heavier freight mix in the first two months of the third quarter.
Why it matters
July 2026 LTL tonnage per workday rose 7.8% and August rose 8.7% versus 2025, with quarter-to-date tonnage per workday up 8.3%. LTL shipments per workday increased 0.8% in July and 1.1% in August, while LTL weight per shipment rose 7.0% and 7.5%, respectively. The higher weight per shipment drove tonnage growth well above shipment growth, indicating heavier freight mix in the first two months of the third quarter.
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Sep 04, 2026 06:52 PM ET