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EPISODE · May 13, 2026 · 1 MIN

Tariff Surge Squeezes Carriers, Spot Rates Soar

from The Daily News Now! Business

Freight rates surge as shippers rush to beat tariffs, causing a boom-bust cycle. Carriers face increased costs due to diesel prices and tariffs on truck parts. Analysts advise small fleets to manage cash flow and growth carefully to avoid getting burned when rates drop. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6163d2e8bc44089d

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