Transportation M&A builds momentum along freight market
July 21, 2026 2:35 pm, EDT “It’s going to be extremely busy,” says Tenney. (Adamkaz/Getty Images) key takeaways: Trucking M&A activity improved in the first half of 2026 as freight market conditions recovered and sellers who had delayed exits returned to the market. Capacity cuts, rising freight rates and strong investor confidence supported dealmaking, although