Spot Freight Market

Truckload spot rates hit all-time record $3.83 per mile as freight market surges

Spot rates reached $3.83/mile in early June 2026, tender rejections hit 17.55%, and Union Pacific imposed a peak season surcharge as freight pressure migrates t

Truckload spot rates hit all-time record $3.83 per mile as freight market surges

Spot rates reached $3.83/mile in early June, tender rejections climbed to 17.55%, and Union Pacific slapped a $500 surcharge on intermodal shippers.

Inside the Spot Freight Shift: How Manifold Is Simplifying a Fragmented Logistics Market

The freight market is in the midst of a notable shift. With national tender rejection rates approaching 14% by the end of Q1, freight conditions have shifted back in carriers’ favor, often coinciding with increased activity in the spot market. At the same time, logistics teams are juggling an increasingly fragmented ecosystem of portals, emails,…