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Flatbed and Open Deck Freight Rates Surge 35%: Why Specialized Equipment Is Q1 2026's Tightest Market
Flatbed tender rejections hit 41.93% in March 2026 — a 35.5% YoY increase — while national average flatbed rates reach $2.94/mile. Here's why open deck is the tightest equipment class in Q1 2026 and what shippers should do about it.
CXTMS InsightsMarch 22, 2026 · 7 min read
Truckload Spot Rates Hit Multi-Year Highs in March 2026: How Tariffs, Weather, and Conflict Create a Triple Freight Cost Squeeze
U.S. truckload spot rates have surged to $2.82 per mile — the highest since late 2022. Three simultaneous disruptions are squeezing freight costs: SCOTUS tariff aftermath, Winter Storm Fern, and the Iran conflict driving diesel past $5 per gallon.
CXTMS InsightsMarch 22, 2026 · 8 min read
The Shipper's Market of Q1 2026: How to Lock In Favorable Freight Rates Before the Window Closes
Q1 2026 remains a shipper's market with plentiful capacity and favorable contract rates. Learn tactical strategies to lock in rates across truckload, ocean, and parcel before capacity tightens.
CXTMS InsightsFebruary 22, 2026 · 6 min read
Truckload Capacity Is Tightening Again: How Carrier Exits and Spot Spikes Shape 2026 Freight Strategy
Truckload spot rates are up 23% year-over-year and tender rejections hit 14% in February 2026. Here's what carrier exits mean for your freight strategy and why multi-modal flexibility matters now.
CXTMS InsightsFebruary 16, 2026 · 6 min read