Freight Market Signals to Watch
23 February 2026

Freight Market Signals to Watch

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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.

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As we move deeper into bid season, understanding both demand and capacity signals is critical. In this webinar, we cover:

πŸ“¦ IOTI (Import Ocean TEU Index) – The earliest signal of inbound demand into the U.S.
πŸš› Truckload Volume Trends – How national freight demand is tracking YoY
πŸ“‰ Tender Rejections (OTRI) – What carrier sentiment says about capacity tightness
πŸ’΅ 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.

πŸ“© Have questions? Reach out to cs@gosonar.com or your Account Manager.

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