Patrick Brennan
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“Against that backdrop, AI and data center activity presents an opportunity for fleets,”
Patrick Brennan · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-05
AI and data center activity are providing opportunity and stability for trucking fleets amid uneven freight demand.
“These projects require moving heavy equipment, generators, transformers, cooling systems, construction materials, and supporting infrastructure, which increases demand for CDL drivers, diesel technicians, fleet maintenance professionals, and logistics personnel,”
Patrick Brennan · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-05
Large-scale data center construction projects are increasing demand for CDL drivers, technicians, and logistics personnel.
“This reshapes routes as much as it adds volume,”
Patrick Brennan · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-05
AI data center site decisions are reshaping trucking routes, with freight moving into non-traditional hubs.
“The effect shows up most in flatbed and heavy haul, where spot rates have hit multiyear highs this summer and capacity is tightest in construction-heavy markets,”
Patrick Brennan · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-05
The impact of AI-related freight is most visible in flatbed and heavy haul segments where spot rates have reached multiyear highs.
“Flatbed and heavy haul have been on an absolute tear since last year, and that's where demand from the buildout is most concentrated,”
Patrick Brennan · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-05
Brennan notes that flatbed and heavy haul demand from the data center buildout has been strong since the prior year.