Coyote Resource Center

Freight Market

How to Prepare for a Tight Capacity Market: 4 Steps Shippers Can Take

When spot rates rise and truckload capacity gets tighter, follow these 4 tips. Keep your freight moving in a tight capacity market.

Shipper of Choice Do's and Don'ts: 9 Best Practices to Improve Carrier Relationships

When freight market conditions get tighter, you'll want to stand out with carriers. Learn how to become a shipper of choice.

Supply & Demand 101 for the Truckload Market: Learn Supply Chain Economics Basics

Learn the basics of U.S. truckload market economics and get a crash course in supply and demand in this comprehensive guide for supply chain professionals.

Q3 Freight Market Forecast: Can Cost Stability Continue?

Freight transportation costs have remained stable for several quarters in a row, but this may not be the case for too much longer.

How Transportation Policy Impacts the Supply Chain: 4 Important Facts for Shippers & Carriers

Learn how U.S. government transportation policy impacts the supply chain. Know the difference between regulations & laws, plus how policy advocacy works.

Build for Any Market Conditions: Tips for Creating a Resilient Supply Chain

Learn what resilient supply chains look like and how to strengthen yours. Ship confidently in any freight market conditions with these tips.

Balancing Freight Cost & Service: 7 Ways to Get More Value With Your Transportation Spend

Working with an experienced, multi-modal logistics provider can help shippers control their freight costs and achieve long-term savings.

Shipping Trends for September 2024: Latest Freight Market Cheat Sheet

Download this quick reference guide to stay on top of LTL, truckload, intermodal and cross-border shipping trends, plus tips you can apply to your supply chain.

Q3 2024 Truckload Market Forecast: Spot & Contract Freight Rate Trends

The most recent Coyote Curve update recaps what happened in Q2 and where the market is heading in Q3.

Q1 2024 Spot & Contract Truckload Rate Trends

This Coyote Curve update recaps what happened in Q4 and where the market is heading in Q1.

Q3 2024 Coyote Curve Graphs: Download for Your Next Presentation

Get Coyote's proprietary truckload market forecast slides for your next presentation by downloading your own high-resolution copy of our most recent charts and graphs.

Q4 2023 Spot & Contract Truckload Rate Trends

This Coyote Curve update recaps what happened in Q3 and where the market is heading in Q4.

Q1 Freight Market Forecast: Will Rates Climb in 2024?

Watch industry experts provide truckload, LTL and intermodal market updates for Q1 2024. Includes the Coyote Curve spot rate index.

Who’s Behind the Wheel? An Owner-Operator Deep Dive

Learn the two ways owner-operator truck drivers do business. Find out how they work as independent contractors and where they find freight.

AB5 & the Trucking Industry: How This California Bill Could Impact Driver Capacity

Learn about California AB5 and what it means for the trucking industry. Find out how drivers and trucking companies are challenging this new labor law.

Q3 2023 Spot & Contract Truckload Rate Trends

This Coyote Curve update recaps what happened in Q2 and where the market is heading in Q3.