XPO’s January tonnage bucks negative trend
XPO reported that its January tonnage moved against the broader negative trend seen across much of the trucking sector, signaling a stronger start to the year for the carrier’s freight volumes.
In an industry where tonnage is a basic measure of how much freight is actually moving, any improvement stands out. For drivers, tonnage trends often show up later as changes in load availability, lane consistency, and how tight or loose dispatch feels week to week.
The development matters because recent freight conditions have been marked by softness in demand in many networks, with carriers watching shipment levels closely. When a large operator like XPO reports tonnage moving the other direction in January, it adds an important data point about where freight may be holding up better than expected.
Still, tonnage performance at one company doesn’t automatically reflect the entire market. It can be influenced by a carrier’s customer mix, lane strategy, and how its network is positioned going into the new year.