Triumph Truckload Market Intelligence Report - January 2026

The national long-haul broker truckload market is currently experiencing significant rate inflation, particularly within the reefer and van equipment segments. Data from January 2026 indicates that rate outcomes are measurably higher than 2025H2 baseline levels, driven largely by what appears to be supply-side dynamics and momentum from December. While flatbed rates show only mild inflation, the overall market pressure has led to a notable compression of broker margins. Median gross margins are currently hovering between 12% and 13%, with a concerning increase in the frequency of loads yielding negative gross margins, occurring in as many as one in every 6 to 9 loads over December and January.

What does this mean for you? Download the report to dig into Triumph data on:

• National Rate Inflation Rate Trends

• January 2026 Margin Metrics across All Transport Types

• Regional Market Observations

• Market Outlook and Primary Drivers

• The First Quarter of a Four-quarter Trucking Super Bowl