About this episode

The episode discusses the impact of winter disruptions on the freight market and analyzes key indicators of market shifts.

As volatility continues into early 2026, Craig Fuller, CEO and founder of FreightWaves and Zach Strickland, Head of Freight Market Intelligence at SONAR break down what’s changing, what’s staying stubbornly uncertain, and what it all means for shippers, carriers, and brokers planning ahead. In this month's State of Freight webinar, presented by Fleet Owl, we’ll cover: Winter weather’s influence on transportation markets and how disruption impacts rates, capacity, and service Has the freight market flipped? Key indicators that may signal a shift in momentum Bullish or bearish? What current freight trends suggest about the broader economy Whether you're tracking spot rates, contract shifts, or macro signals, this session will provide a clear snapshot of where the market stands and where it may be headed next. Follow the Freightonomics Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Craig Fuller

Guest: Zach Strickland

Topics covered

• freight market analysis
• winter weather impact
• transportation disruptions
• market trends
• economic indicators

Keywords

• freight
• transportation
• market trends
• winter weather
• economic indicators
• spot rates
• contract shifts

Sponsors

Fleet Owl

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: FreightWaves, SONAR

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