Sky-high freight rates are falling, pinching truckers' income. And that tells an important story about what's going on in the economy overall... Why it matters: Nearly every good consumed in the U.S. is put on a truck at some point. Right now, there are hints of a slowdown in demand.
The drop-off in freight rates may be a good sign for inflation (though fuel prices remain high). The slump could cause a shakeout in smaller truck operators facing a collapse in revenue.
