MarketFIT, from Express Freight, is the first tool of its kind that allows carriers to use data to quickly identify the most favorable and competitive freight markets in the US.

All of our clients have access to in-depth dashboards on over 125 markets across the US and countless lanes between these markets.

Now, let’s see a snapshot of live data from this week to give you an upper hand as you plan your routes and negotiate rates. Contact us at 877.697.0605, if you’re interested in getting access to the full platform.

MarketFIT Platform Overview

Here is an overview of the MarketFIT platform provided by Dan Hadley, CEO of Express Freight Finance.

If it’s your first time here, we encourage you to have a watch to see how powerful this data can be when you put it to work inside your business.



Cape Girardeau, MO posts a significant acceleration this week, with its Overall Fit Score jumping by +10.77 points to 31.33, signaling rapidly tightening freight conditions and a more competitive outbound environment heading into late November.

Outbound Tender Volume rose to 33.1, more than double the Inbound Tender Volume of 15.4, generating a strong Head Haul Index of 17.7. This substantial outbound–inbound imbalance highlights sustained demand leaving the market, paired with slower inbound replenishment—conditions that typically indicate tightening truckload capacity.

The Outbound Tender Reject Index (OTRI) increased to 22.94, a notable rise from early-October levels near 10.72. This jump reflects carriers exercising greater selectivity over contracted freight and a market where routing guide pressure is intensifying. Elevated rejection rates suggest competitive spot opportunities and reduced availability among carriers.

Overall, Cape Girardeau’s freight landscape is transitioning into a capacity-constrained phase. The sharp rise in the fit score, combined with strong outbound volume and higher rejection rates, underscores an increasingly active and tightening market. If these trends continue, Cape Girardeau is poised for firming rates and heightened carrier leverage moving into the final stretch of Q4.

Carriers Continue To Ramp Up Profits With These Lanes:

  • Joliet, IL – Detroit, MI – Avg. Rate per Mile: $3.61
  • Houston, TX – New Orleans, LA – Avg. Rate per Mile: $2.93
  • Elizabeth, NJ – Columbus, OH – Avg. Rate per Mile: $2.39

Load Availability & Lane Rates Dashboard

Available to all of our clients is a load board integrated directly into MarketFIT that not only shows you the rates but also helps you find the best available loads quickly.

Below is a highlight of what that data looks like across key markets.

We have data in MarketFIT on 135 critical markets across the entire United States.

You can learn more about MarketFIT and request a demo by visiting MarketFIT.