Freight volumes for 2019 have been lackluster to say the least, and it appears there’s more of the same to come as the year draws to a close.This year’s freight volumes represent instability after a year of solid, sound growth. Industry analysts have already issued warnings of slight contraction in 2019, but seasonal drop-offs and artificial bolstering may indicate trucking is in for rockier times sooner, rather than later. Initial projections anticipated 3% industry growth in the first half of 2019, followed by a 2% decline in the second half. With the first half of the year ultimately flat and the second half showing downtrend, we’re on pace to enter 2020 near contraction territory.