The July 2026 "State of the Industry Report" — presented in affiliation with Ryder — shares an in-depth overview across the trucking, maritime and intermodal markets, as well as what to expect in the coming weeks. The data contained within the report provides breakdowns of capacity, volumes and rates.
In this report, you will find:
Spot rates, rejection rates, and volumes all reached new annual highs, signaling strong seasonal demand and constrained capacity
Ongoing barriers to entry and limited fleet expansion are keeping capacity tight and remain the primary driver of rising rates
Spot rates significantly outpacing contract rates. The widening spread is creating upward pressure on contract pricing and increasing routing guide disruption