September 2025 State of Freight: Peak Season Expectations and Market Wild Cards

Event Date :

September 18, 2025

The State of Freight: Peak Season Expectations and Market Wild Cards

Thursday, September 18 |  2PM ET

The freight market continues to shift under the weight of economic stagnation, unpredictable demand patterns and industry headwinds.

As we move into peak season, the question remains: What comes next?

Join Craig Fuller, Founder & CEO at FreightWaves, and Zach Strickland, Head of Freight Market Intelligence at SONAR for this month’s State of Freight, presented by Triumph, as they discuss:

  • Economic Pressures: How ongoing stagnation is reshaping freight dynamics
  • Peak Season Outlook: A refined read on what shippers and carriers should really expect
  • Market Wild Cards: The external forces that could send the industry in a new direction

Whether you’re planning capacity, managing spend, or assessing risk, this discussion will help you stay one step ahead of market uncertainty.

Reserve your spot today and get the insights you need for the season ahead.

 

watch the full webinar here.

Interesting in reading a white paper summarizing key points and take aways?  Download it here.

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