Q2 2025 Shipper Rate Report

Truckload Trends That Could Shape Your Next Move

In a market where conditions can shift overnight, knowing what’s ahead isn’t just helpful—it’s essential. That’s why we’ve teamed up with FreightWaves and Trimble to bring you the Q2 2025 Shipper Rate Report—your go-to resource for understanding what’s happening now and what’s next.

Built on real-time SONAR data and insights from industry leaders, this quarterly report offers a detailed breakdown of rate activity, capacity changes, and shifting demand. Whether you’re reworking your routing guide or preparing for bid season, this report helps you cut through the noise and make better, faster decisions.

What You’ll Find Inside:

A Q1 2025 recap: Load volumes, truckload capacity, and supply/demand imbalances
Rate movement insights and the market forces behind them
A forward-looking outlook for Q2: Trends to watch and what they mean for shippers

Get the clarity you need to take control of your freight strategy. Ready to get ahead of the curve?

“If tariffs are reversed, we could see a spike in demand for ocean container capacity which will flow through into domestic port and transportation capacity. But without a meaningful change in manufacturing output that spike will be short lived”

“Rates fell throughout Q1 and have continued to decline into Q2. While some seasonal pockets of capacity tightness in the Southeast at the start of produce season have created regional demand, the overall freight market is softer than it was at this time last year. Spot rates are at their lowest levels since the pandemic and with lower volumes on the horizon while the current administration’s tariffs remain in effect, there’s no relief in sight for carriers hoping for high paying spot freight”

– Bryce Williford, Senior Vice President of 3PL Services, BlueGrace Logistics