Outbound Tender Volume stands at 173.1, compared to Inbound Tender Volume of 110.1, resulting in a Head Haul Index of 63.0. This differential positions Cleveland as a moderate headhaul market, where outbound freight demand outpaces inbound flows, though less dramatically than more imbalanced markets. The spread indicates healthy outbound activity and consistent freight generation, while the relatively stronger inbound volume provides some ongoing capacity replenishment.

The Outbound Tender Reject Index (OTRI) registers at 32.10, reflecting elevated carrier rejections and firm tightening conditions. At this level, rejection activity signals meaningful carrier selectivity, as providers increasingly decline contracted freight in favor of higher-yield opportunities. This behavior suggests mounting pressure on outbound load coverage and strengthening spot market leverage.

Overall, Cleveland is demonstrating solid outbound momentum, supported by a sharply rising Fit Score, a clear headhaul advantage, and elevated rejection levels. If current trends persist, the market is positioned for continued tightening and upward pressure on outbound spot and contract rates in the near term.

Outbound Tender Volume is at 47.1, compared to 18.6 for Inbound Tender Volume, resulting in a 28.5 Head Haul Index. This substantial positive differential indicates that outbound freight demand significantly exceeds the volume of equipment entering the market. The imbalance may make it more difficult for shippers to secure outbound capacity while giving carriers greater pricing leverage. These conditions typically create upward pressure on spot rates as available equipment becomes increasingly limited.

The Outbound Tender Reject Index (OTRI) is currently at 39.18, indicating extremely elevated carrier rejection activity and severely constrained contracted capacity. An OTRI above 39 suggests that carriers are rejecting nearly four out of every ten contracted outbound tenders, potentially shifting a significant amount of freight into the spot market. Combined with the strong positive Head Haul Index, this rejection level suggests that carriers have considerable leverage and that shippers may face higher transportation costs and increased difficulty securing capacity. 

Overall, El Paso is demonstrating strong positive market momentum, supported by a sharp week-over-week increase in the Fit Score, a significant outbound freight imbalance, and exceptionally high carrier rejection activity. Both the Head Haul Index and OTRI indicate that capacity constraints are the dominant market force and that current conditions strongly favor carriers. As a critical cross-border gateway, El Paso’s freight conditions will continue to be influenced by U.S.-Mexico trade volumes, manufacturing activity, automotive and electronics production, nearshoring trends, and regional distribution demand

Outbound Tender Volume is at 14.3, compared to 15.5 for Inbound Tender Volume, resulting in a -1.2 Head Haul Index. This slight negative differential indicates that inbound freight volume modestly exceeds outbound demand, suggesting that more equipment may be entering the market than leaving with outbound loads. While this dynamic would typically place some downward pressure on rates, the imbalance remains relatively small and is currently outweighed by elevated carrier rejection activity.

 
The Outbound Tender Reject Index (OTRI) is currently at 29.85, indicating highly elevated carrier rejection activity and constrained contracted capacity. An OTRI approaching 30 suggests that carriers are rejecting nearly three out of every ten contracted outbound tenders, potentially shifting a significant amount of freight into the spot market. This level of rejection activity gives carriers greater pricing leverage and may create upward pressure on spot rates as shippers compete for available capacity.

 
Overall, Cedar Rapids is demonstrating positive market momentum, supported by a week-over-week increase in the Fit Score and a sustained recovery from its late-July low. Although the Head Haul Index remains slightly negative, the elevated OTRI suggests that capacity constraints are the dominant market force and that conditions currently favor carriers. As a key Midwestern agricultural and manufacturing market, Cedar Rapids’ conditions will continue to be influenced by crop and livestock production, food processing, renewable fuel shipments, manufacturing output, and regional distribution demand.

Outbound Tender Volume is at 5.6, compared to 6.5 for Inbound Tender Volume, resulting in a -0.9 Head Haul Index. This slight negative differential indicates that inbound freight volume modestly exceeds outbound demand, suggesting that more equipment may be entering the market than leaving with outbound loads. While this dynamic would typically place some downward pressure on rates, the imbalance is relatively small and is currently outweighed by the market’s exceptionally elevated carrier rejection activity. 

The Outbound Tender Reject Index (OTRI) is currently at 35.43, indicating extremely elevated carrier rejection activity and severely constrained contracted capacity. An OTRI above 35 suggests that carriers are rejecting more than one-third of contracted outbound tenders, potentially pushing a substantial amount of freight into the spot market. This level of rejection activity gives carriers greater pricing leverage and can create significant upward pressure on spot rates as shippers compete for limited available capacity. 

Overall, Duluth is demonstrating strong positive market momentum, supported by a sharp week-over-week increase in the Fit Score and a substantial recovery from its late-July low. Although the Head Haul Index remains slightly negative, the exceptionally high OTRI suggests that capacity constraints are the dominant market force and that conditions currently favor carriers. As a key Upper Midwest freight and port market, Duluth’s conditions will continue to be influenced by mining and forestry activity, manufacturing output, port-related shipments, seasonal agricultural flows, and regional distribution demand. 

Outbound Tender Volume is at 11.0, compared to 4.5 for Inbound Tender Volume, resulting in a 6.5 Head Haul Index. This positive differential indicates that outbound freight demand substantially exceeds inbound volume, creating favorable conditions for carriers. Although total tender volumes are relatively modest, the strength of the Head Haul Index suggests that outbound load opportunities currently surpass the amount of freight bringing equipment into the market. This imbalance can reduce available capacity and contribute to upward pressure on rates as shippers compete for trucks.

The Outbound Tender Reject Index (OTRI) is currently at 20.53, indicating elevated carrier rejection activity and relatively tight capacity conditions. An OTRI above 20 suggests that carriers are rejecting a meaningful share of contracted freight, potentially shifting additional shipments into the spot market and increasing competition for available equipment. Combined with the positive Head Haul Index, the elevated rejection rate points to stronger carrier leverage and the potential for firmer spot pricing.

Overall, Taylorville is demonstrating continued positive market momentum, supported by a week-over-week increase in the Fit Score and a substantial recovery from its early-August low. While the current Fit Score has eased from its recent peak of 31.35, the combination of a positive Head Haul Index and elevated OTRI suggests that market conditions remain favorable for carriers. As a central Illinois freight market, Taylorville’s conditions will continue to be influenced by seasonal agricultural activity, food production, regional manufacturing, and broader freight flows across Illinois and the Midwest.

Outbound Tender Volume is at 42.0, compared to 34.9 for Inbound Tender Volume, resulting in a 7.1 Head Haul Index. This positive differential indicates that outbound freight demand exceeds inbound volumes, creating favorable conditions for carriers. The relatively strong Head Haul Index suggests that outbound load opportunities currently surpass the amount of freight bringing equipment into the market. This imbalance can tighten available capacity and contribute to upward pressure on rates as shippers compete for trucks, particularly during periods of elevated agricultural and food-related shipping activity.

The Outbound Tender Reject Index (OTRI) is currently at 29.87, indicating elevated carrier rejection activity and relatively tight capacity conditions. An OTRI approaching 30 suggests that carriers are rejecting a substantial share of contracted freight, pushing additional shipments into the spot market and increasing competition for available equipment. Combined with the positive Head Haul Index, the elevated rejection rate points to stronger carrier leverage and the potential for firmer spot pricing as outbound demand competes for constrained capacity.

Overall, Twin Falls is demonstrating strong positive market momentum, supported by a sharp week-over-week increase in the Fit Score and a sustained recovery from its early-July low. The combination of a positive Head Haul Index and elevated OTRI suggests that current market strength is being driven by both favorable outbound freight dynamics and tightening carrier capacity. As an important agricultural and food-production market in southern Idaho, Twin Falls’ freight conditions will continue to be influenced by seasonal agricultural shipments, dairy and food-processing activity, regional manufacturing, and broader freight flows across the Pacific Northwest and Intermountain West.

Outbound Tender Volume is at 13.3, compared to 10.0 for Inbound Tender Volume, resulting in a 3.3 Head Haul Index. This positive differential indicates that outbound freight demand exceeds inbound volumes, creating moderately favorable conditions for carriers. While the overall freight volumes are relatively limited compared with larger transportation markets, the positive Head Haul Index suggests that outbound load opportunities currently exceed inbound freight availability, which can tighten equipment availability and contribute to upward pressure on rates as shippers compete for available capacity.

The Outbound Tender Reject Index (OTRI) is currently at 31.21, indicating elevated carrier rejection activity and relatively tight capacity conditions. An OTRI above 30 suggests that carriers are rejecting a meaningful share of contracted freight, pushing additional shipments into the spot market and increasing competition for available equipment. Combined with the positive Head Haul Index, the elevated rejection rate points to stronger carrier leverage and the potential for firmer spot pricing as outbound demand competes for constrained capacity.

Overall, Quincy is demonstrating strong positive market momentum following the volatility experienced in recent weeks. The sharp increase in the Fit Score, combined with a positive Head Haul Index and elevated OTRI, suggests that current market strength is being supported by both favorable outbound freight dynamics and tightening carrier capacity. As an important regional market along the Mississippi River, Quincy’s freight conditions will continue to be influenced by agricultural and food-related shipments, manufacturing activity, industrial production, and broader Midwest freight flows as market conditions evolve.

Outbound Tender Volume is at 50.9, compared to 48.3 for Inbound Tender Volume, resulting in a 2.7 Head Haul Index. This narrow positive differential indicates that outbound freight demand slightly exceeds inbound volumes, creating a relatively balanced freight market. Unlike stronger headhaul markets where outbound demand significantly outpaces inbound freight, Joplin’s current balance suggests that equipment availability and freight opportunities are more evenly matched, limiting significant upward pressure on rates from freight-flow imbalances alone. 

The Outbound Tender Reject Index (OTRI) is currently at 32.04, indicating elevated carrier rejection activity and relatively tight capacity conditions. An OTRI above 30 suggests that carriers are rejecting a meaningful share of contracted freight, pushing additional shipments into the spot market and increasing competition for available equipment. Despite the relatively balanced inbound and outbound volumes, the elevated rejection rate points to stronger carrier leverage and the potential for firmer spot pricing as capacity remains constrained. 

Overall, Joplin is demonstrating modest positive market momentum following the volatility experienced in July. The increase in the Fit Score, combined with a nearly balanced Head Haul Index and elevated OTRI, suggests that current market strength is being driven more by tightening carrier capacity than by a significant imbalance in freight demand. As an important regional transportation market, Joplin’s freight conditions will continue to be influenced by manufacturing activity, agricultural and food-related shipments, retail distribution, and broader Midwest and South-Central freight flows as market conditions evolve. 

Outbound Tender Volume is at 128.2, compared to 56.9 for Inbound Tender Volume, resulting in a 71.3 Head Haul Index. This substantial positive differential indicates that outbound freight demand significantly exceeds inbound volumes, creating a strong headhaul market where carriers have ample outbound freight opportunities. Such a large imbalance typically supports stronger carrier utilization, tighter equipment availability, and firmer freight pricing as outbound demand continues to outpace inbound flows.  

The Outbound Tender Reject Index (OTRI) is currently at 22.72, indicating elevated carrier rejection activity and moderately tight capacity conditions. While rejection levels remain below the elevated thresholds seen in the strongest carrier markets, an OTRI above 20 suggests that carriers are becoming increasingly selective in accepting contracted freight, causing more shipments to enter the spot market. This reflects improving carrier leverage and continued strengthening in market conditions. 

Overall, Cincinnati is demonstrating positive market momentum following last week’s rebound. The increase in the Fit Score, combined with an exceptionally strong Head Haul Index and elevated OTRI, suggests that freight demand continues to favor outbound movements while carrier capacity is gradually tightening. As a major transportation and distribution hub, Cincinnati’s market performance will continue to be influenced by manufacturing output, retail distribution, consumer demand, and broader Midwest freight flows as market conditions continue to evolve. 

Outbound Tender Volume is at 38.8, compared to 32.9 for Inbound Tender Volume, resulting in a 5.9 Head Haul Index. This positive differential indicates that outbound freight demand modestly exceeds inbound volumes, creating a slight headhaul market where carriers have somewhat stronger opportunities to secure outbound freight. Although the imbalance is relatively moderate, it still supports improved market conditions by increasing outbound demand relative to available capacity and providing some upward pressure on freight rates. 

The Outbound Tender Reject Index (OTRI) is currently at 31.39, signaling elevated rejection activity and continued carrier capacity tightness. Rejection levels above 30 indicate that carriers are becoming increasingly selective in accepting contracted freight, causing more shipments to move into the spot market. This behavior reflects a tightening capacity environment that supports firmer transportation pricing and stronger negotiating leverage for carriers. 

Overall, Augusta is demonstrating strong positive market momentum, supported by improving outbound freight demand, tightening carrier capacity, and elevated rejection rates. The sharp increase in the Fit Score, combined with a positive Head Haul Index and a high OTRI, suggests that market fundamentals have strengthened considerably over the past week. Regional manufacturing, forest products, construction activity, consumer distribution, and seasonal freight demand across New England will continue to influence market performance as freight conditions evolve.