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EPISODE · Feb 23, 2026 · 14 MIN

Freight Market Signals to Watch

from #WithSONAR · host FreightWaves

Welcome back to WithSONAR! In this episode we're breaking down the key freight market indicators you should be watching to confidently back your pricing and bid decisions. SONAR Page: https://sonar.surf/sharepage/351f3340-e6d7-4f2c-a4a0-aa086ed14c0f As we move deeper into bid season, understanding both demand and capacity signals is critical. In this webinar, we cover: 📦 IOTI (Import Ocean TEU Index) – The earliest signal of inbound demand into the U.S. 🚛 Truckload Volume Trends – How national freight demand is tracking YoY 📉 Tender Rejections (OTRI) – What carrier sentiment says about capacity tightness 💵 Spot vs. Contract Rates – Why rate convergence matters right now Whether you’re preparing for RFP season, evaluating new freight opportunities, or defending contract increases, this episode shows you how to turn SONAR’s market data into actionable pricing strategy. 📩 Have questions? Reach out to [email protected] or your Account Manager. 💡 Subscribe for more quick SONAR insights! #freighttech #freighttech #gosonar #sonar #softwareasaservice #logistics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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