Redwood Rundown: Week of June 23, 2025

Q2 Freight Tightens: What to Expect Heading Into July 4th

In this week’s Redwood Rundown, Christopher Thornycroft breaks down the shifting freight landscape as we approach the end of Q2 and the July 4th holiday.

- Capacity is tightening in key regions like the South Central and Southeast.
- Intermodal is losing ground as more freight shifts over the road.
- Spot volume is up 4% since mid-month, revealing just how thin capacity really is.
- Imports are impacting truck availability, especially out of California-

With rising volume and shrinking capacity, spot rates are expected to climb through the week of July 4th. Don’t miss this timely update to help you stay ahead of the market.

Watch the full update below and get the insights your team needs to plan with confidence.