{
  "id": 6623097,
  "title": "Tender Rejections at 13.5%: Tight Market or Fade?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/tender-rejections-at-13-5-tight-market-or-fade",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-10T18:01:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "FreightWaves",
    "slug": "freightwaves",
    "url": "https://www.freightwaves.com/news/tender-rejections-at-13-5-tight-market-or-fade"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Tender rejections in the truckload market are currently at 13.5%, indicating a tight market even as rates decrease from a surge triggered by Labor Day. The Outbound Tender Rejection Index, at 13.45% as of Sept. 10, remains higher than in previous years, signaling a tighter market. Zach Strickland, a market analyst, believes that while the market is still tight, the rate at which rejections are falling is the key factor to watch. Demand for freight has softened partly due to modal conversion and potential economic factors, while lean inventory levels are creating urgency for carriers in Q4. Rising diesel prices continue to impact costs, with spot rates currently at $3.43 per mile on the NTI, including fuel surcharges. Import volumes are still elevated compared to earlier in the year and historical norms, suggesting lean inventory levels across the supply chain.",
  "summary": "Tender rejections are still sitting around 13.5% — and that’s the key signal for where the truckload market goes next. In this SONAR update, we break down whether post-Labor Day freight is fading or holding, what tender volumes are saying about demand, and why rising diesel still matters. Also in this update: spot rates, import […] The post Tender Rejections at 13.5%: Tight Market or Fade?…",
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}