Late February signal check As we moved from the last full week of February into early March 2026, several independent indicators began telling a consistent story: spot pricing is strengthening, and available capacity is becoming… Late February freight signals point to tightening open-deck capacity and firmer pricing power

Flatbed and specialized/open-deck freight is running hot right now—and it’s showing up in the two places shippers feel first: service risk (tender rejections) and cost pressure (spot/contract rate lift). Recent SONAR readings shared by Thomas… Flatbed Market Update: What Shippers Should Expect as Capacity Tightens

Executive summary A major Mexican security operation reported on February 22–23, 2026 has triggered short-term, uneven disruption across multiple regions—most visibly via road blockades, vehicle/trailer burnings, and local service interruptions. [1] For U.S. manufacturers, OEMs,… Mexico Security Developments and Cross-Border Freight Impact