Freightonomics

By FreightWaves

At the crossroads of economics and freight there is Freightonomics. This show is hosted by FreightWaves market expert Zach Strickland and economist Anthony Smith.... more

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October 30, 2025Freight Market vs. Bulk Market: Spot Rates, Trade Wars, & 2026 Outlook
Zach Strickland of Freightonomics sits down with two expert guests: Henry Byers, Director of Pricing at KCH Transportation, and Jared Flinn, Co-Founder and Operating Partner at BulkLoads, to dissect the diverging paths of the freight market and the red-hot bulk market.
The conversation covers critical dynamics impacting the industry, including:
Dry Van/Reefer Volatility: Henry Byers discusses the choppy, frothy conditions and upward pressure on spot rates in the domestic truckload market, pointing to unexpected pockets like Indianapolis ripping and volatility in long-haul segments like Ontario, California to Chicago.

The Booming Bulk Market: Jared Flinn notes that the bulk market, particularly in agriculture, is experiencing all-time highs and operating completely opposite to the dry van/reefer sector. He shares that the bulk market is insulated, more regional, and a "great place to live right now" for carriers.

Trade War Impact: The experts explore how the trade war, including the lack of China buying US soybeans, has affected both domestic supply chains and the containerized freight epicenter of Southern California.

2026 Outlook & Hot Takes: The guests wrap up with their predictions for the coming year, with a bullish outlook for the bulk market and a forecast for continued volatility and upward rate pressure in the truckload sector.
Don't miss this deep dive into the current freight environment and what to watch out for in 2026!
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October 09, 2025 What the heck is going on?
The truckload spot market erupted this week as the Serbian news called for drivers to stay off the roads amidst ICE raids. Rates jumped despite weak demand. Dr. Zac Rogers gives the latest LMI report and the import market stabilizes.
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September 25, 2025 Irrational exuberance
The freight economy has been depressed for the past three years. The broader economy has stumbled into stagnation in 2025, but the financial markets have largely ignored it. Zach and Thomas break down why.
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September 18, 2025 The State of Freight: Peak Season Expectations and Market Wild Cards
The freight market continues to shift under the weight of economic stagnation, unpredictable demand patterns and industry headwinds.
As we move into peak season, the question remains: What comes next?
Join Craig Fuller, Founder & CEO at FreightWaves, and Zach Strickland, Head of Freight Market Intelligence at SONAR for this month’s State of Freight, presented by Triumph, as they discuss:
- Economic Pressures: How ongoing stagnation is reshaping freight dynamics
- Peak Season Outlook: A refined read on what shippers and carriers should really expect
- Market Wild Cards: The external forces that could send the industry in a new direction
Whether you’re planning capacity, managing spend, or assessing risk, this discussion will help you stay one step ahead of market uncertainty.
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August 28, 2025 Politics and religion
Zach and Thomas try to sort through what has become a hyper political economic environment that is weighing heavily on supply chains. Also: The truckload market has started to pick up in front of Labor Day.
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August 21, 2025 State of Freight Webinar | August 21, 2025
Join Craig Fuller and Zach Strickland as they cover the latest in freight market movements for the month of August.
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August 14, 2025 Questionable data
Dr. Zac Rogers comes on to discuss the July LMI and update on the current supply chain amidst the continued tariff turmoil.
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July 31, 2025 To Have or Have Not
The U.S. economic landscape remains confusing—not only due to erratic trade policy but also because the country is still feeling the aftershocks of the pandemic-era growth surge. These pressures have deepened the divides between small and large businesses, young and old generations, and low- and high-income households.

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July 10, 2025 2nd half outlook for 2025
Dr. Zac Rogers returns to give a mid-year update on how supply chains are responding to the ongoing trade war and what the LMI respondents expect for the rest of the year.
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June 05, 2025 The cost of inventory
Zach and Thomas Wasson discuss the latest Logistics Managers’ Index report and how the ongoing trade war is impacting supply chains.
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