The freight market is not easing quietly.
On this week’s episode of The Transfix Take, Jenni Ruiz and Maze break down a fast-moving week across transportation, from the fallout of C.H. Robinson’s carrier purge to a national rate environment that is starting to feel uncomfortably familiar. With linehaul rates climbing to $2.36 per mile, tender rejections sitting at 17%, and spot market activity hitting levels not seen since the COVID-era peaks, brokers and shippers are once again being forced to make decisions quickly.
Here’s what we cover:
• C.H. Robinson’s carrier purge signals a major shift in broker risk management following the Montgomery v. Karibe Transport II decision.
• Diesel offered some relief, dropping 17 cents to $5.35 per gallon, but rates are still climbing fast.
• National linehaul rates are up nearly 20% in roughly three weeks, putting serious pressure on shippers.
• Tender rejections are sitting at 17%, higher than they were during DOT Week.
• The Southeast remains the toughest region for capacity, with Savannah especially tight and rates to Atlanta jumping sharply.
• The Coastal and Southern regions are still seeing pressure, especially on freight moving into the Northeast and Midwest.
• The Northeast is showing seasonal easing, while the West Coast is beginning to tighten, particularly on long-haul lanes out of California.
• The spot market remains extremely volatile, with both rates and volume reaching highs not seen in years.
With July 4th approaching and regional capacity still shifting, this is a market that demands close attention and faster decision-making.
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