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(2 articles)Demand Planning
ModerateAug 31, 2026Peak Season Fizzles: Why Freight Surge Isn't Materializing
Unlike historical patterns, North American trucking markets are not experiencing the typical pre-Labor Day surge in tender rejections and freight tightness. Current rejection rates hover around 13.5%,
FreightWaves#peak-season-freight#tender-rejection-rates#spot-rates
Demand Planning
ModerateJul 18, 2026FTR Shippers Index Declines as Freight Volumes Weaken
The FTR Shippers Conditions Index has declined again, primarily driven by persistent low freight volumes across the transportation market. This retreat signals continued softness in shipper demand and
Logistics Management#ftr-shippers-index#freight-volumes#trucking-demand