Freight Market Insights & Forecasts

Learn freight market fundamentals, access the latest trends, and get spot & contract rate forecasts — including our proprietary index, the Coyote Curve®.

Q4 2023 Truckload Market Forecast: Spot & Contract Freight Rate Trends

The most recent Coyote Curve update recaps what happened in Q3 and where the market is heading in Q4.

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Shipping Trends for November 2023: Latest Freight Market Cheat Sheet

Download this quick reference guide to stay on top of LTL, truckload, intermodal and cross-border shipping trends, plus tips you can apply to your supply chain.

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Q1 2023 Freight Market Forecast: What's Driving Rates Next Year?

Watch experts from Stephens, Coyote and UPS discuss the TL, LTL and intermodal freight market outlook for Q1 2023. Featuring the Coyote Curve index.

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Understanding the U.S. Truckload Market: the Complete Guide for Logistics Professionals

How seasonal demand, annual bids and fluctuating supply and demand affect truckload market capacity.

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2022 in Review: Looking Back & Ahead with Coyote

Watch two Coyote Logistics leaders discuss supply chain lessons we learned in 2022 and highlight trends to watch in 2023.

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Learn the Trucking Industry in 5 Infographics (Steal These for Your Next Presentation)

The $800B U.S. truckload market is complex. These graphics help make it simple.

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Supply & Demand 101, Truckload Style: Learn the Basic Economics of the Freight Market

Learn the basics of U.S. truckload market economics and get a crash course in supply and demand in this comprehensive guide for supply chain professionals.

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Who’s Behind the Wheel? An Owner-Operator Deep Dive

Learn the two ways owner-operator truck drivers do business. Find out how they work as independent contractors and where they find freight.

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Contract vs. Spot Rates: What's the Difference in Truckload Freight Shipping?

Everything you need to know about committed freight pricing to run a more cost-effective supply chain.

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What is a Truckload Market Cycle? Learn the 7 Stages (with 3 Infographics)

The U.S. truckload market moves in a repeating pattern, called a market cycle. Learn how carrier supply and shipper demand drive the cycle with these infographics.

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AB5 & the Trucking Industry: How This California Bill Could Impact Driver Capacity

Learn about California AB5 and what it means for the trucking industry. Find out how drivers and trucking companies are challenging this new labor law.

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What's Driving the Truck Driver Shortage? Infographic of 6 Key Challenges

This infographic highlights 6 key labor market insights from an original driver shortage research study.

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How to Get the Perfect Truckload Spot Rate: 8 Rules of TL Freight Quoting

Every shipper has to get spot quotes for their truckload freight — these do's and don'ts will help you get the best rate every time.

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How to Prepare for a Tight Truckload Market: 4 Things Shippers Can Do

Spot rates are on the rise and capacity is getting tighter: here's what you can do to prepare your supply chain for the inflationary leg of the truckload market cycle.

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Preparing for Your 2024 RFP? Here Are 7 Steps for a Better Transportation Bid

A procurement expert share tips that will help you prepare for your next transportation network bid.

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Summertime Freight: 3 Ways Seasonal Freight Impacts Everyone's Supply Chain

How seasonal shipping can disrupt freight networks and what shippers can do to prepare.

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How I Built a Strategy To Withstand Any Market Condition

Steve Abiadal, Sr. Director of Logistics, shared how he uses KPIs and market insights to build a data-driven supply chain strategy.

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7 Trucking Industry Infographics: Download these for Your Next Presentation

Learn the U.S. Truckload Market with these infographics.

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Explaining the Coyote Curve Forecasting Model

Breaking down the Coyote Curve, from the proprietary data we analyze to the economic indicators we use build to confidence in our market forecasting model.

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Preparing for DOT Week 2023: 6 Things Shippers & Carriers Can Expect

Learn what to expect during the CVSA International Roadcheck and how to get your business ready.

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