Trucking Market Holds Up in January The U.S. trucking market is off to a stronger-than-expected start in January, defying the usual post-holiday slowdown. Instead of seeing freight volumes and rates cool off after the busy November and December season, the market is showing continued tightness in capacity and steady pricing. Traditionally, January brings a lull as retailers slow shipments after restocking shelves for the holidays. So far in 2026, that slowdown hasn’t happened. Data suggests carriers are still rejecting freight at elevated levels, and spot rates remain stronger than what the industry has seen in recent years. Capacity Remains Tight One of the clearest signs of a firm trucking market is the level of tender rejections. According to SONAR data, the Outbound Tender Rejection Index (STRI.USA) is sitting at 9.97%. That means: Nearly 1 out of every 10 truckload shipments is being rejected by carriers Carriers… ...[TheTopNews] Read More.
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