SmartSupplyAI — The weekly briefing on AI in supply chain and logistics

2026 logistics report highlights capacity squeeze, regulation, and AI adoption in trucking

· Source: fleetowner.com

In short

The 2026 State of Logistics Report, 'Forged in Disruption,' warns that the U.S. truckload market is experiencing a supply-driven recovery rather than a demand-led rebound, with nearly 89,000 carriers exiting since 2022. AI adoption is moving from hype to core operations, with early adopters reporting 30% productivity gains in quoting and scheduling. Regulatory pressures, fuel cost volatility, and global trade shifts are creating permanent freight market uncertainty that requires fleets to invest in resilience and real-time decision-making.

Read Original Article — Read the full article on the publisher’s site.

In the issue of week 25, 2026: AI-Driven Automation and Governance Propel Supply Chain Transformation

Tags: trucking, logistics, capacity, AI, regulation, freight

Related articles

The weekly briefing on AI in supply chain and logistics: a sourced editorial every Monday, the articles of the week and a podcast.