Truckload capacity shows no sign of loosening
FreightWaves says tender rejections near 13.9% show capacity is still tight.
What happened
SONAR's tender rejection rate is holding near 13.9%, against under 6% a year ago, even as accepted volume fell more than 4% in four weeks.
Why it matters
FreightWaves says tender rejections near 13.9% show capacity is still tight.
What to consider
Check that your rates keep pace with fuel, since FreightWaves says spot rates have not kept up with diesel in recent months.
Sources
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