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31 August 2026

Peak Season Is Coming – But Where Is The Freight Surge?

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Source reporting: FreightWaves

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Peak Season Is Coming – But Where Is The Freight Surge?

Peak season is upon us, but SONAR data reveals a surprising trend: tender rejection rates aren’t surging into Labor Day like previous years. While spot rates remain elevated year-over-year, the expected pre-holiday peak isn’t materializing. Is this the new normal for a supply-driven market, or a sign of deeper shifts with intermodal rail siphoning long-haul freight? Tune in for expert analysis on what’s driving this orderly market behavior and what it means for your operations. Truckload tender rejections have stalled near 13.

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