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February 26 Tariffs, Trade, and Trucking Chaos
The domestic freight market remains unstable four weeks after Winter Storm Fern. The question now is whether increased regulatory enforcement pressure could keep this cycle shift tighter for longer. Additionally, how much will tariffs ultimately matter?
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27 min
February 20 The State of Freight: Winter Disruptions and a Shifting Market
As volatility continues into early 2026, Craig Fuller, CEO and founder of FreightWaves and Zach Strickland, Head of Freight Market Intelligence at SONAR break down what’s changing, what’s staying stubbornly uncertain, and what it all means for shippers, carriers, and brokers planning ahead.
In this month's State of Freight webinar, presented by Fleet Owl, we’ll cover:
Winter weather’s influence on transportation markets and how disruption impacts rates, capacity, and service
Has the freight market flipped? Key indicators that may signal a shift in momentum
Bullish or bearish? What current freight trends suggest about the broader economy
Whether you're tracking spot rates, contract shifts, or macro signals, this session will provide a clear snapshot of where the market stands and where it may be headed next.
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February 05 So much for the offseason
Dr. Zac Rogers comes on to discuss the impact so the holidays and winter weather on the most recent Logistics Managers’ Index and supply chains.
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31 min
January 22 Winter is here
Winter weather has been the most disruptive force of nature on transportation in the past few years. The freight market may not be as resilient as it has been.
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27 min
January 13 The State of Freight: Mapping the 2026 Freight Landscape
Join Craig Fuller, CEO and founder of FreightWaves, and Zach Strickland, Head of Freight Market Intelligence at SONAR for this month's State of Freight as they discuss:
- The impact of continued tariff uncertainty
- How the current freight market can potentially benefit carriers
- Potential risks and concerns for shippers in 2026, and how to plan ahead
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58 min
January 08 New year, no inventory
Dr. Zac Rogers comes on to discuss the historic drawdown on inventory levels in December’s LMI.
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46 min
December 18, 2025The State of Freight: A Look Back at 2025
Join FreightWaves for our December State of Freight webinar as we wrap up a volatile year and project the key drivers for the transportation market in 2026. Hosted by Julia Becker, VP of Media Operations, this session features deep-dive analysis from strategic experts Zach Strickland (Head of Freight Market Intelligence) and JP Hampstead (Strategic Analyst).
The team explores the surprising "peakiness" of the 2025 holiday season and examines why traditional market cycles are shifting. Using real-time data from the SONAR platform, this webinar breaks down the core metrics every shipper, carrier, and broker needs to understand to navigate the year ahead.
Key Discussion Points
Tender Rejections & Spot Rates: Why rejection rates surged to 11.9% and the implications of the sharp trajectory in spot market pricing.

Inventory Shifts: The transition from "just-in-case" to "just-in-time" inventory strategies and how lean management is increasing freight velocity.

Capacity Volatility: An analysis of the continued exit of small and mid-sized carriers and the regulatory pressures—including English language proficiency enforcement—impacting driver availability.

Economic Tailwinds & Headwinds: The impact of recent Fed rate cuts, unemployment figures, and the looming review of the USMCA trade agreement on flatbed and dry van demand.

The Rise of Short-Haul: A look at the 11% growth in local fulfillment freight and what it reveals about consumer buying patterns.

AI in Logistics: Where mid-sized fleets should focus their tech investments, from route optimization to back-office automation.
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1 hr 1 min
December 11, 2025 Freight market wrapped
Dr. Zac Rogers comes on to discuss the supply chain themes that moved the market in 2025 and the ones that will carry into 2026.
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46 min
November 25, 2025 The State of Freight: Navigating Trade & Implications of Government Shutdown
Freight has faced turbulence from every direction: trade tensions, shifting regulations, and a government shutdown.
Join JP Hampstead, Strategic Analyst 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:
- How the capacity crunch is impacting the market for holiday shipping
- The latest tariff rulings and their effect on global trade
- How the government shutdown influenced freight demand
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1 hr 2 min
November 20, 2025 Thanksgiving, shmanksgiving
Freight data suggests a muted peak season from a demand perspective, but ongoing capacity reductions make it hard to say it will be a complete non-event.
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31 min

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