As volatility continues into early 2026, Craig Fuller, CEO and founder of FreightWaves and Zach Strickland, Head of Freight Market Intelligence at SONAR break down what’s changing, what’s staying stubbornly uncertain, and what it all means for shippers, carriers, and brokers planning ahead.
In this month's State of Freight webinar, presented by Fleet Owl, we’ll cover:
- Winter weather’s influence on transportation markets and how disruption impacts rates, capacity, and service
- Has the freight market flipped? Key indicators that may signal a shift in momentum
- Bullish or bearish? What current freight trends suggest about the broader economy
Whether you're tracking spot rates, contract shifts, or macro signals, this session will provide a clear snapshot of where the market stands and where it may be headed next.
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Craig Fuller
Founder & CEO | FreightWaves
Craig Fuller is the CEO and founder of FreightWaves, the leading provider of data and analytics for the global logistics industry. FreightWaves provides the fastest view of transportation and logistics market activity, across all modes. The company is also the No.1 source for media and market analytics in the global freight industry. Prior to founding FreightWaves, he was the founder and CEO of TransCard, a fleet payment processor that was sold to US Bank. He also has been deep in the freight industry, having founded and managed the largest provider of on-demand trucking services in North America, the Xpress Direct division of US Xpress Enterprises.
Zach Strickland
Director of Freight Market Intelligence | SONAR
Zach Strickland, the “Sultan of SONAR,” curates the weekly market update. Zach is also one of FreightWaves’ Market Experts. With a degree in Finance, Strickland spent the early part of his career in banking before transitioning to transportation in various roles and segments, such as truckload and LTL. He has over 13 years of transportation experience, specializing in data, pricing, and analytics.