# Zengistics ## Core Content - [Trucking Costs Rise as Capacity Cuts Impact Freight Rates](https://zengistics.com/trucking-costs-rise-as-capacity-cuts-impact-freight-rates/): Trucking costs climbed above inflation in 2025 as fewer trucks, tighter capacity, and uneven demand pushed freight rates higher across U.S. lanes. - [Freight Volumes Near Turning Point as Retailers Pull Imports Forward](https://zengistics.com/freight-volumes-near-turning-point-as-retailers-pull-imports-forward/): Freight declines are easing as rates rise, retailers pull imports forward, routing guides fail, and U.S. factory output stalls. - [Home](https://zengistics.com/): Explore the benefits of a collaborative logistics platform for shippers. Optimize your supply chain with Zengistics today. - [Amazon’s Logistics Push Meets a Freight Market Under Pressure](https://zengistics.com/amazons-logistics-push-meets-a-freight-market-under-pressure/): Amazon enters 3PL logistics as truck capacity tightens, Midwest freight grows, and weak consumer demand clouds peak season forecasts. - [Gas Shock and Rising Costs Impede Road to Freight Recovery](https://zengistics.com/gas-shock-and-rising-costs-impede-road-to-freight-recovery/): A sharp jump in fuel costs has weakened consumer confidence, raised freight rates, and exposed stress across small carriers. ## Key Topics - [Blog](https://zengistics.com/category/blog/) - [CPG Logistics](https://zengistics.com/tag/cpg-logistics/) - [tariffs](https://zengistics.com/tag/tariffs/) - [Craft Beer Logistics](https://zengistics.com/tag/craft-beer-logistics/) - [Cross-border Shipping](https://zengistics.com/tag/cross-border-shipping/) # Last updated: 2026-08-07T22:12:19+00:00