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(3 articles)Demand Planning
High ImpactAug 13, 2026Freight Market Softens: Tender Rejections Stall at 13.5% Amid Intermodal Shift
The U.S. truckload market is displaying conflicting signals as tender rejection rates remain stubbornly elevated at 13.5%, more than double the balanced-market baseline of 5–7%, while underlying deman
FreightWaves#tender-rejection-rates#spot-rates#intermodal-shift
Risk & Disruption
ModerateJul 30, 2026CH Robinson Pursues M&A Despite Legal Headwinds and Market Softness
CH Robinson is continuing its acquisition-focused strategy despite facing multiple operational and legal headwinds, according to Q2 2026 earnings commentary. The company is navigating an unfavorable l
The Loadstar#ch-robinson#mergers-acquisitions#legal-risk
Shipping & Freight
ModerateJul 27, 2026TFI Truckload Shines While LTL Struggles in Q2 2026
TFI International's second quarter 2026 results reveal a stark performance divergence between its two core business segments. While the company's flagship less-than-truckload (LTL) operations showed i
FreightWaves#truckload-freight#ltl-logistics#tfi-international