May 2026: Inflation Doubled, Capacity Tightened. What’s Next?

The Triumph Truckload Market Intelligence Report provides freight brokers with data, regional breakdowns, and shipper-ready insights to navigate a supply-driven market.

  • Month-over-month rate inflation doubled compared to April

  • Year-over-year inflation rivals Covid-era peaks

  • Southeast shows the most activity, while the Northwest stays steady

  • Spot-contract gap grows as mid-cycle conversations ramp up

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What’s Inside

  • National rate trends by transport type: Van, Reefer, and Flatbed

  • Regional rate trends across six U.S. regions

  • Weekly gross broker margin trends by contract type

  • Volume breakdown: spot vs. contract

  • Methodology guide: how Triumph builds machine learning benchmarks