The transportation market has been shedding excess capacity since 2022, and shippers will finally start feeling the effects of a tighter market this year. After years of carrier attrition and dwindling equipment orders, the buffer that once absorbed sudden demand spikes has all but disappeared. As capacity shrinks quarter over quarter, shippers are watching spot rates climb by double digits. For many of these companies, the question is no longer about whether or not to secure dedicated capacity. It is ab ...