April 2026 The State of Freight: Fuel, Friction and the Road Ahead

If you weren’t able to attend the April 2026 State of Freight webinar on Thursday April 30th, you can access the recording here.

Freight markets are reacting in real time to global disruption, seasonal uncertainty, and mounting regulatory pressure.

Fuel volatility tied to the Iran conflict continues to ripple across transportation, driving cost swings and network disruption. At the same time, April is proving to be a transitional (and potentially misleading) moment in the freight cycle, with seasonal patterns colliding with a still-fragile market.

Join us for this month’s State of Freight webinar as we break down what’s happening now, what’s noise vs. signal, and how upcoming catalysts could shape the months ahead.

The webinar covers:

– How the Iran conflict is impacting fuel, capacity, and global freight flows
– Whether April is a true inflection point—or just a seasonal speed bump
– What to expect from Roadcheck and how enforcement could tighten capacity
– Early signals on summer freight demand and market direction
– The key risks and opportunities shaping the road ahead

Get the context behind the headlines, and a clearer view of where freight is headed next.

Download a white paper summarizing key insights and takeaways, including SONAR chart images here.

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