FreightWaves Sep 10, 2026 Supply Chain

Tender Rejections at 13.5%: Tight Market or Fade?

Tender rejections are sitting around 13.5%. The update breaks down whether post-Labor Day freight is fading or holding, what tender volumes say about demand, and why rising diesel still matters. It also covers spot rates and imports.

Why this matters to buyers

A tender rejection rate of 13.5% indicates a tight truckload market, which may affect shipping costs and capacity availability.

Recommended buyer actions

  • Monitor truckload market tightness and its impact on shipping costs.
  • Review diesel price trends for logistics budget planning.

Original source context

Tender rejections are still sitting around 13.5% — and that’s the key signal for where the truckload market goes next. In this SONAR update, we break down whether post-Labor Day freight is fading or holding, what tender volumes are saying about demand, and why rising diesel still matters. Also in this update: spot rates, import […] The post Tender Rejections at 13.5%: Tight Market or Fade? appeared first on FreightWaves.

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