Trucking companies struggle to scale capacity profitably as regulatory barriers prevent new competitor entry

Freight carriers face persistent capacity constraints that won't ease through traditional market flooding because litigation, regulation, and legislation create structural barriers to entry. Existing carriers can't expand fast enough to meet demand, while new competitors can't enter the market easily, leaving shippers with limited options and carriers unable to capitalize on high-margin opportunities. Current capacity planning tools and market forecasts assume traditional cycle patterns, making them obsolete for this new structural reality.