White Paper
2026 FREIGHT FOCUS
This Freight Focus report provides an executive overview of key trends shaping freight markets through 2025 and a forecast for 2026. It highlights a period of rapid technological advancement, including the expansion of artificial intelligence, progress in automated vehicles, and smarter transportation technologies designed to increase efficiency and adaptability. The report reviews top freight markets, recent market performance, and data insights from DAT to help shippers and carriers navigate ongoing volatility. It also outlines keys to success in a changing environment, emphasizing technology adoption, data-driven decision-making, and strategic flexibility to remain competitive in an evolving freight and logistics landscape.
