Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Tender rejections are down nationally, but reefer and flatbed rejections remain strong. Spot rates have fallen, while contract rates are on the rise. We also see intermodal container volumes surging, indicating a mode shift from truck to rail due to cost competitiveness. Plus, 'Operation Highway Shield' is actively removing unsafe capacity from the market. Is the freight market headed for a rebalancing, or more disruption?
Tender rejections are down nationally, but reefer and flatbed rejections remain strong. Spot rates have fallen, while contract rates are on the rise. We also see intermodal container volumes surging, indicating a mode shift from truck to rail due to cost competitiveness. Plus, 'Operation Highway Shield' is actively removing unsafe capacity from the market. Is the freight market headed for a rebalancing, or more disruption?
