Freight Market Statistics Q1 2026 | Dispatcher Courses
QUARTERLY REPORT Q1 2026

Market Statistics
US Freight Analytics

Quarterly market overview: rates, regions, trends. Data updated 4 times a year based on analysis of 50+ brokers.

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Quarterly Trend

Growing demand for reefers

↑ +12%

Compared to Q4 2025

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Best Region

Midwest

$3.42/mile

Reefer • High demand

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Average Rate

$2.65/mile

All equipment types

Dry Van: $2.42 • Reefer: $2.89
📅 Period: January - March 2026
🎯 Source: DAT, Truckstop, 123Loadboard
✅ Verified: 50+ brokers

📊 Freight Market Statistics Q1 2026

📈 Top 10 States by Load Volume (hover for diesel price)

Load Count
Diesel Price ($1-$10/gal)
🌴 Californ.
3,247
⭐ Texas
2,891
🌊 Florida
2,156
🏙️ Illinois
1,923
🍑 Georgia
1,687
🌲 Pennsylv.
1,534
🗽 New York
1,421
🌾 Ohio
1,298
🌲 N.Carolin.
1,147
🏔️ Arizona
987
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15,847
Active Loads
↑ 12% this week
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50+
Brokers
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US States
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📊 Q1 2026 · January — March

Average Rates by Region

Next update: April 2026 · Analysis of 50+ brokers

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Dry Van

$2.42/mile
Midwest $2.83
Southeast $2.30
South/TX $2.27
Northeast $2.25
West $2.22
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Reefer

$2.89/mile
Midwest $3.42
South/TX $3.05
West $2.78
Southeast $2.59
Northeast $2.58

📊 State Rate Rankings Q1 2026

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