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As carriers leave the market and regulatory limits on driving hours and insurance tighten, fleet growth stalls, and rejection rates on critical lanes cross 9.5 percent in 2026. Shippers experience significant spikes in spot rates during disruption (in the range of 20–40%) due to carriers prioritizing high-yield freight.

In order to deal with these spikes in demand, InstiCo Logistics implements drop trailer programs, where we position pre-loaded or empty trailers at your facilities for carriers to hook and depart, reducing your reliance on live-load availability.

    About the Author

    Anthony Butler

    Anthony Butler is the Chief Operating Officer and co-founder of InstiCo Logistics and InstiCo Express. With more than 15 years of experience in transportation, logistics, operations, and business development, he has helped build InstiCo from a startup into a full-service supply chain solutions provider serving customers across North America. Anthony specializes in transportation strategy, operational excellence, customer experience, and relationship-driven growth. Known for his practical leadership style, commitment to accountability, and focus on creating long-term value, he is passionate about helping organizations solve complex supply chain challenges while building strong teams and trusted partnerships.

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