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Sign InThe widespread adoption of GLP-1 weight-loss medications, such as Ozempic and Wegovy, is beginning to reshape the US logistics landscape in unexpected ways. Current projections suggest that these drugs could lead to a 3% decline in total caloric food demand as appetite suppression takes hold among consumers. This shift is expected to eliminate approximately 3 million truckloads annually from the food and beverage supply chain. With nearly 12% of US adults currently using these medications, the impact on freight volumes for companies like Knight-Swift and J.B. Hunt is becoming a significant concern. While the trend is bearish for the logistics and food sectors, it continues to drive massive growth for pharmaceutical giants like Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly. Analysts warn that the long-term structural change in consumption patterns could force a major recalibration of the domestic freight industry.