May 2026 Monthly Market Update
May 21, 2026
The next month and a half is expected to be the most active of the year from both a demand and rate perspective. Memorial Day
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The next month and a half is expected to be the most active of the year from both a demand and rate perspective. Memorial Day
April has been a soft spot for the domestic freight market since the end of the pandemic era, and if that holds true, the rest
The truckload market showed no meaningful signs of stabilization over the past month, suggesting little reason to expect conditions to change significantly by the end
The disruption from Winter Storm Fern is expected to linger into March, though at diminishing levels. Most statistical models suggest that while the market will
The recent holiday season has sparked renewed optimism for carriers and 3PLs, but it may also raise concerns for shippers, depending on how seriously they
This holiday peak shipping season is shaping up to be a fairly solid one compared to the past two years in terms of spot and