# Shippers

Type: Company

Source: Supply Chain Intelligence Brief — https://getsupplybrief.com/entity/shippers
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## Timeline

- **2026-06-30**: Capacity Index Climbs to 43-Month High of 55.0 — Larger fleets signal expansion, but Class 8 sales remain below replacement, limiting overall capacity.
- **2026-05-31**: Freight Rate Index Reaches Record 79.7 — Spot market rates hit an all-time high, reflecting extreme capacity tightness.
- **2026-04-30**: Driver Availability Index Hits 5-Year Low — The index plunges to 30.4 in April, reflecting the sharpest driver scarcity since 2021.
- **2026-03-15**: FMCSA Nondomiciled CDL Restrictions Take Effect — New rules tighten eligibility for commercial driver licenses, immediately reducing the available driver pool.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Trucking Capacity Index at 43-Month High 55.0 as Rates Hold Near Record
2026-07-25 14:16:58 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2

Supply chain managers face prolonged cost pressure as the ACT Capacity Index rises to 55.0, a 43-month high, while the Freight Rate Index holds near record levels. Driver availability remains critically low due to FMCSA regulations, challenging just-in-time logistics models.
Full story: https://getsupplybrief.com/story/trucking-capacity-index-43-month-high-55-shippers-brace

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