# Will any top-10 LTL carrier publicly announce an across-the-board rate increase before April 1, 2026?

**URL:** https://www.rigload.com/markets/ltl-general-rate-increase-2026  
**Type:** Binary (Yes/No)  
**Status:** resolved  
**Deadline:** 2026-04-01  
**Category:** rates  
**Current consensus:** 67%  
**Forecasts:** 12

## Description

LTL carriers have resisted aggressive rate increases despite significant capacity exits. A major carrier pulling the trigger on a rate increase would be a critical inflection signal and demonstrate confidence in demand recovery.

## Resolution criteria

Resolves YES if any of XPO, ArcBest, Saia, Estes, Old Dominion, ABF, Forward Air, R+L Carriers, Roadway Express, or CRST announces general rate increase >3% for effective date before April 1, 2026. Otherwise NO. Source: Company press releases, 8-K SEC filings, or trade press.

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