Freight Market Trends Push Shippers Toward Flexible Network Strategies
The freight market is experiencing significant shifts, with carrier leverage at multi-year highs and rising contract rates prompting shippers to adopt more flexible transportation strategies. The SONAR Truckload Rejection Index reached 17.64% in June 2026, while the National Truckload Index hit a record $3.78 per mile.
Topics: carrier rates freight market intermodal savings modal conversion supply chain flexibility