January Recap:

• Shippers review carrier mix and issue RFPs, creating more opportunities for carriers.
• Fuel Price: Increased by 0.8% compared to December 2024.
• Spot Loads: Increased by 27.3% compared to December 2024.
• Key Disruptions: Winter storms affected carrier capacity, port operations were suspended, and drayage saw increased activity due to tariff concerns.

December Recap:

• Increased spot opportunities due to peak season loads.
• Fuel Price: Increased by 2.6% compared to November 2024.
• Spot Loads: Increased by 17.3% compared to November 2024.
• Key Disruptions: Limited capacity, increased costs per mile, and expedited loads due to tariff concerns.

November Recap:

• Winter weather and holiday season impacted transportation.
• Fuel Price: Decreased by 0.6% compared to October 2024.
• Spot Loads: Decreased by 25.7% compared to October 2024.
• Key Disruptions: Weather-related transit delays, election-driven tariff discussions, and Thanksgiving-related spot market increases.

October Recap:

• Key events increased spot market demand.
• Fuel Price: Decreased by 1.4% compared to September 2024.
• Spot Loads: Increased by 26.6% compared to September 2024.
• Key Disruptions: ILA strike, hurricanes affecting supply chains, and peak season volume increases.

September Recap:

• Spot loads decrease, leading to a more competitive market.
• Fuel Price: Increased by 1.4% compared to August 2024.
• Spot Loads: Decreased by 1.8% compared to August 2024.
• Key Disruptions: Cost per mile remained stable, increased Midwest load volume due to harvest season.

August Recap:

• Surge in freight demand led to higher carrier rates.
• Fuel Price: Decreased by 1.4% compared to July 2024.
• Spot Loads: Increased by 13.1% compared to July 2024.
• Key Disruptions: Increased port activity, hurricane disruptions, and seasonal market shifts.

July Recap:

• Holidays and weather events caused disruptions.
• Fuel Price: Decreased by 2.4% compared to June 2024.
• Spot Loads: Increased by 7.0% compared to June 2024.
• Key Disruptions: Hurricane Beryl, produce season ending, and holiday-related fluctuations.

June Recap:

• Truckload volume growth amid seasonal demands.
• Fuel Price: Decreased by 2.6% compared to May 2024.
• Spot Loads: Increased by 9.4% compared to May 2024.
• Key Disruptions: High interest rates affecting flatbed and dry van markets, seasonal produce demands.

May Recap:

• Various disruptions affected carrier rates.
• Fuel Price: Decreased by 0.5% compared to April 2024.
• Spot Loads: Increased by 5.9% compared to April 2024.
• Key Disruptions: DOT International Roadcheck Week, Memorial Day surge, and truckload volume increases.

April Recap:

• Load-to-truck ratio increased.
• Fuel Price: Decreased by 0.6% compared to March 2024.
• Spot Loads: Increased by 6.9% compared to March 2024.
• Key Disruptions: Seasonal produce shifts impacting reefer and dry van rates.

March Recap:

• Increased competition among carriers.
• Fuel Price: Decreased by 0.6% compared to February 2024.
• Spot Loads: Increased by 12.3% compared to February 2024.
• Key Disruptions: Increased demand in the Southern U.S., Baltimore bridge collapse affecting freight volume, and seasonal flatbed rate shifts.

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