Originally published at: The Perfect Storm: Why freight brokerages face a wave of failures in 2026 - FreightWaves
If the current freight climate continues, a number of freight brokerages—many of them large—will likely fail over the next year. The current market presents a toxic combination of sluggish freight volumes and firming spot rates, which is the worst possible environment for freight brokers. Understanding the Market Dynamics Freight brokerages act as intermediaries between shippers…
As someone who drives for a mega. I can definitely see the fact that shippers and receivers are looking towards the megas because they have the people and equipment behind them. Past week I’ve been running circles in an area we generally don’t see a whole lot of freight.