Episode 25: Freight Forecast: Planning for 2026 — Freight Forecast

Welcome to Hit the Brakes podcast, where the seasoned logistics professionals at Fetch Freight dive into the top stories, market trends, and can’t-miss topics about the supply chain. Fetch Freight hosted Freight Forecast: Planning for 2026, our annual conversation with ACT Research, exploring what’s ahead for the freight market. The discussion centered on data-driven insights and practical strategies to help carriers and shippers prepare for the year ahead. Fetch Founder & President Mitchell Lewis led the conversation alongside Brett Lankford of Fetch Freight and Tim Denoyer of ACT Research. In the final installment of the three-part conversation, they cover the freight forecast, including where spot rates may head, how tariffs and legal decisions could shift timelines, and why a market recovery is still possible even without major demand growth. Please let us know if you have other questions to ask or topics to discuss. Visit fetchfreight.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram.