Trucking

Ashley Coker Prince Monday, February 16, 2026

Carriers anticipate pricing power while shippers plan for flexibility in 2026

The freight market is entering 2026 with cautious optimism replacing the extreme volatility of recent years. As market dynamics evolve, shippers and carriers are approaching the year with notably different strategies, according to new survey data from Echo Global Logistics. Echo surveyed 1,024 shippers and 832 carriers between October and November 2025, capturing expectations that […]

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Craig Fuller, CEO at FreightWaves Sunday, February 15, 2026

Intermodal spot rates haven’t kept pace with trucking’s spot market surge — but that’s about to change in 2026

The freight market has been sending mixed signals for months, but one trend stands out clearly as we move deeper into 2026: trucking spot rates have staged a meaningful recovery, while intermodal rates remain stubbornly anchored near cycle lows. Look at the data. Truckload spot rates (inclusive of fuel) are holding elevated around $2.80 per […]

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