Road Freight Transport Market Report 2026

The road freight transport market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $110.14 billion in 2025 to $117.97 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of domestic trade networks, growth of manufacturing output, increasing reliance on road-based logistics, development of highway infrastructure, rising demand for full truckload services.

The road freight transport market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $157.62 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing investments in smart transportation systems, rising adoption of electric commercial vehicles, expansion of cross-border road freight corridors, growing demand for real-time freight visibility, increasing focus on emission reduction in transport. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of fleet telematics and tracking systems, rising demand for door-to-door freight services, growing use of fuel-efficient commercial vehicles, expansion of temperature-controlled road transport, enhanced focus on delivery reliability.

The expansion of the oil and gas industry is expected to propel the growth of the road freight transport market going forward. The oil and gas industry comprises global companies and activities involved in the exploration, extraction, production, refining, and distribution of petroleum and natural gas. This industry is expanding due to rising global energy demand, as increasing energy consumption worldwide continues to require reliable and scalable fuel sources to support economic activity and infrastructure development. Road freight transport plays a critical role in the oil and gas sector by offering flexibility and accessibility, enabling timely delivery of equipment and materials, supporting exploration and drilling activities, accommodating diverse cargo types, and adapting quickly to changing operational requirements. For instance, in April 2025, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), a US-based government energy data agency, U.S. crude oil production increased by 270,000 barrels per day in 2024 to average 13.2 million barrels per day, representing a 2% increase compared with 2023. Therefore, the ongoing expansion of the oil and gas industry is driving the growth of the road freight transport market.

Major companies operating in the road freight transport market are focusing on advanced automation technologies, such as automated freight movement systems, to enhance intralogistics efficiency, speed of handling, and supply chain visibility. Automated freight movement systems are technology- and software-driven solutions designed to streamline loading, unloading, and real-time tracking of goods across warehouses, docks, and transportation networks, thereby optimizing freight flow and reducing handling time. For instance, in March 2023, ArcBest Corporation, a US-based holding company specializing in truckload and less-than-truckload freight services, launched Vaux, a next-generation freight movement technology. Vaux combines advanced hardware and software to modernize intralogistics operations, enabling an entire trailer to be unloaded in less than five minutes while providing end-to-end visibility of freight movement within warehouse facilities, at loading docks, and during road transport. This solution delivers significant efficiency gains and seamless coordination across supply chain operations.

In June 2023, Scan Global Logistics, a Denmark-based logistics company providing freight forwarding and transportation services, acquired Sand Road Freight A/S for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition forms part of Scan Global Logistics’ growth strategy aimed at strengthening its road transport operations and expanding its capabilities in Denmark. Through this acquisition, the company seeks to offer customers a more comprehensive logistics portfolio that integrates road transport with its global air, ocean, and rail freight services. Sand Road Freight A/S is a Denmark-based transport and freight forwarding company specializing in road freight solutions.

Major companies operating in the road freight transport market are Cargo Carriers Ltd., CEVA Logistics AG, CJ Logistics Corp., Deutsche Bahn AG, FedEx Corp., Fercam Spa, Ital Logistics Ltd., J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc., Kerry Logistics Network Ltd., KLG Europe, Kuehne and Nagel International AG, Nippon Express Holdings Inc, United Parcel Service Inc., Yellow Corporation, First European Logistics Ltd., Alkom-Trans SIA, DHL Supply Chain, C.H. Robinson Worldwide Inc., XPO Logistics Inc., Schneider National Inc., Old Dominion Freight Line Inc., Knight-Swift Transportation, Landstar System Inc., Werner Enterprises Inc., Saia Inc., Estes Express Lines, ArcBest Corporation, Ryder System Inc., Southeastern Freight Lines, ABF Freight System Inc., Roadrunner Transportation Systems Inc., Averitt Express Inc., Dayton Freight Lines Inc., Holland Inc., Pitt Ohio Express, R+L Carriers, Crete Carrier Corporation, CRST International Inc., Heartland Express Inc., Bison Transport Inc., Wilson Logistics Limited.

North America was the largest region in the road freight transport market in 2025.Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the global road freight transport market report during the forecast period. The regions covered in the road freight transport market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the road freight transport market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The road freight transport market includes revenues earned by entities by providing curtain sided transportation, flatbed transportation, temperature-controlled transportation, and more. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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