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Back in February, we put out an article running through tightening capacity and rising spot rates. Fast forward a half-year later: capacity is continuing to tighten, and transportation rates are still climbing. Shippers are planning further ahead to secure trucks.

At the same time, the cost of operating a fleet continues to rise, putting additional pressure on businesses already trying to protect margins and maintain reliable service.

Recent data illustrates just how quickly conditions are changing. According to the July 2026 Logistics Managers’ Index, transportation capacity fell to 28.4, marking the second-fastest rate of contraction in the index’s 10-year history. At the same time, transportation prices remained firmly in expansion territory at 65.0.

From June 14 to June 20, 2026, the trucking industry came together to celebrate National Technician Appreciation Week, an annual initiative led by the American Trucking Associations and Technology & Maintenance Council to recognize the highly skilled professionals who keep commercial vehicles operating safely and efficiently. The week shines a spotlight on the technicians whose expertise keeps fleets moving, freight delivering, and drivers safe on the road every day.

Aim Transportation Solutions is proud to announce that Aim Integrated Logistics has been named to Armstrong & Associates' Top 25 North American Dedicated Contract Carriage (DCC) 3PLs List for 2026, ranking #25 among the industry's leading dedicated transportation providers.

Artificial intelligence is moving rapidly across the transportation industry, and fleet maintenance, regardless of application, is no exception to that.

As of today, AI tools can help identify repair trends, flag cost anomalies, analyze equipment data and even predict potential failures before they happen. That's exciting because maintenance organizations have more information at their fingertips than ever before. Having tools that help sift through that data can be impactful.

From my seat though, there's an important distinction that fleets need to remember: AI can provide insights and help review data. It can't own the outcomes or make judgement-based decisions.

Aim Transportation Solutions is continuing to grow in Columbus, Ohio, and we're looking for talented professionals to join our operation. If you're an experienced Diesel Mechanic, CDL-A Driver, Shuttle Driver, or Working Foreman seeking a rewarding career with a company that values its people, we invite you to attend our upcoming two-day hiring event.