Market Tightens Ahead of Memorial Day and Produce Season
In this week’s Redwood Rundown, Christopher Thornycroft breaks down how Roadcheck Week, capacity exits, and seasonal volume shifts are tightening the freight market—even as demand remains flat.
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Spot and contract rates are climbing in response to shrinking capacity, especially across the Southeast and Texas.
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Class 8 truck orders and retail sales remain below replacement levels, confirming continued equipment exits from the market.
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Produce season and Memorial Day disruptions are expected to tighten key regions further in the weeks ahead.
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Import volumes and ocean bookings haven’t surged yet despite paused tariffs—though that could change soon.
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Expect Midwest and Northeast capacity to remain tight as fewer trucks flow back up from the South.
Watch the full video below to get ahead of this week’s freight shifts—plus a few surprise takes on Caleb Williams and French Open picks.
