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Expert-Authored Situation Reports Integrated Directly Into the Freight Intelligence Platform SONAR Research team delivers deep market analysis on macro forces reshaping freight and supply chain — with live data built in SONAR, the leading real-time freight market intelligence platform, today announced the launch of SONAR Sitreps — a new research product that delivers deep, expert-authored […]

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Why Midwest Freight is Spiking Right Now
3/22/2026
Where are the highest tender rejection rates in the country? We’re breaking down the latest OTRI/STRI maps to show you where the market is tightening.
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The "K-Shaped" Economy & The Freight Market Flip
3/22/2026
Is the freight market finally hitting an inflection point? From the "Rust Belt" industrial boom driving demand for data center materials like copper and steel to the massive federal compliance crackdown on non-regulated carriers, the industry is changing fast. We also break down the "K-shaped" economy—how rising fuel and oil prices are hitting lower-end consumers harder, even as overall shipping volumes remain steady.
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