Q2 2026 Carrier Rate Report: Market Insights & Forecasts

FreightWaves has released its Q2 2026 Carrier Rate Report, a comprehensive white paper sponsored by Trimble and Cargowise Landside that synthesizes carrier survey responses with advanced SONAR data analytics. The report provides carriers with forward-looking market intelligence covering key themes, industry trends, and strategic recommendations for the second quarter of 2026.

For supply chain and logistics professionals, this report serves as a benchmarking tool to understand competitive rate dynamics and anticipate market shifts. By combining quantitative SONAR metrics with qualitative carrier insights, the analysis helps transportation leaders make data-driven decisions about pricing strategies, capacity planning, and operational positioning in an increasingly volatile freight market.

The report's focus on both retrospective Q1 analysis and Q2 forecasting enables carriers to identify emerging patterns early and adjust their business strategies proactively rather than reactively. Access to this type of multi-source intelligence—blending survey data with real-time market signals—has become essential for carriers seeking competitive advantage in an industry facing ongoing demand uncertainty and cost pressures.