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FreightWaves' June 2026 State of the Industry Report, published in affiliation with Ryder, documents a trucking market that has entered a definitive tightening phase across trucking, maritime, and intermodal sectors. The report analyzes capacity exits, volume trends, and spot rate trajectories, with trucking serving as the critical last-mile and drayage link for maritime cargo. The analysis provides context for understanding landside congestion pressures at major US gateway ports as demand patterns shift and smaller carriers continue to exit the market.