September 8 - 12
$3.73
September 15 - 19
$3.77
Current
$3.74
Overview & Projections
Last week, spot rates, outbound tender rejections, and tender volumes all saw a decline. Sufficient capacity is helping to keep market rates stable. However, contract rates are on the rise, increasing by over 5% in the last month and more than 4% compared to last year. As more carriers shift towards contracts, now is a great opportunity to secure quality rates before peak season begins. Some regional volatility is present, particularly in upstate New York and Pennsylvania, where areas like Erie, Rochester, and Buffalo have experienced rejection rates above 10%, causing rates to climb for shipments heading south. On a positive note, the absence of concerning weather systems is an encouraging sign for the current freight market.
Arizona
Growing season is underway. Favorable rates persist. Quality area to secure trucks.
California (Northern)
California as a whole is improving which will benefit Northern and Central parts. Carriers can lean towards contracts in this timeframe.
California (Southern)
Shouldn’t alter until fall shipping picks up. Moderately tight coverage are holding true. No real concerns.
Carolinas
South Carolina is moderately tight and North Carolina will be slightly better. The farther north you move, the better rates will be.
Eastern United States
Central and Eastern Pennsylvania as well as New Jersey are maintaining difficulty. The Northeast is stable and spot rates are more generous.
Florida (Northern)
Carriers are actively searching for Florida and Georgia freight. Favorable outbound rates are prevalent. Inbound rates will rise.
Florida (Southern)
Minimal outbound shipments. Carriers will deadhead north to Northern Florida or Georgia
Georgia
Carriers are actively searching for Florida and Georgia freight. Favorable outbound rates are prevalent. Inbound rates will rise.
Idaho
Steady market right now. With Washington and Oregon improving, Idaho won't be as demanding as previous weeks.
Midwest
Chicago, Central Indiana, Southern Ohio, Southern Wisconsin and Western Michigan are the most demanding areas to secure trucks.
New York
Apple shipments are in full swing and causing carrier constraints throughout Upstate New York.
Oregon/Washington
Oregon is also somewhat strengthening this week. Pendelton and Yakima will be more difficult than all other areas within the region.
Texas
South Texas is remaining tighter, along with Dallas. Houston is trying to shift and strengthen. All other areas are stable.
Contact Us
Corey Robertson
Associate Director of Business Development
coreyrobertson@efsolutions.com
Will Crosby
Associate Director of National Sales
willcrosby@EFSolutions.com
Cody Burcher
National Account Sales
codyburcher@EFSolutions.com
Steve Farmer
National Account Sales
stevefarmer@EFSolutions.com
Huston Evans
National Account Sales
hustonevans@EFSolutions.com
Ryan Roth
National Account Sales
ryanroth@EFSolutions.com
Rod Lewis
Business Development
rodlewis@efsolutions.com
Trevor Robbins
Business Development
trevorrobbins@efsolutions.com
