WEEKLY MARKETFIT UPDATES 03.31.2025: TEXARKANA, TX SEES A STRONG SURGE, CLIMBING IN OVERALL FIT SCORES

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MarketFIT Platform Overview

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

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With an impressive increase of 8.23 points in its Fit Score, Roanoke, VA continues its upward trajectory, now securing the third spot in the Overall Top Ten ranking, signaling a strengthening market.

Texarkana’s Overall Fit Score has surged to 28.12, marking a significant jump from last week’s numbers. This upward movement signals a shift in market dynamics, reinforcing Texarkana’s position as an emerging player in the region. Just a week ago, activity levels were more moderate, but the latest data shows a clear spike in momentum, suggesting increased freight demand and shifting capacity trends.

One of the key drivers behind this rise is the Outbound Tender Reject Index, which now stands at 19.06, indicating a tightening market where carriers are rejecting more loads. Additionally, the Head Haul Index has climbed to 6.3, reflecting a growing imbalance between outbound and inbound freight, which could further drive rate volatility. While Outbound Tender Volume sits at 9.8 and Inbound Tender Volume at 3.5, the shift in rejection rates suggests potential capacity constraints and increasing market competitiveness.

If Texarkana continues on this trajectory, it could become a more dominant player in the regional freight landscape.
The coming weeks will be crucial in determining whether this is a temporary spike or the beginning of sustained growth. We’ll be keeping a close eye on its progress to see if it solidifies its position as a key market to watch.

Carriers Continue To Ramp Up Profits With These Lanes:

• Chicago, IL – Detroit – Avg. Rate per Mile: $3.69
• Stockton, CA – Portland, OR – Avg. Rate per Mile: $2.83
• Ontario, CA – Dallas, TX – Avg. Rate per Mile: $2.38

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.

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