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14 September 2026

5 Freight Markets: Why Spot Rates Are Sending Mixed Signals

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5 Freight Markets: Why Spot Rates Are Sending Mixed Signals

Spot rates are still elevated, but the freight market story changes fast once you drill into individual markets. This SONAR update breaks down national tender rejections, tender volumes and spot rates, then digs into 5 key markets: Cincinnati, Detroit, Joliet, Miami and Houston. The big takeaway: rates alone can fool you. In some markets, stronger spot rates signal tightening capacity. In others, they do not.

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