It’s been a volatile two weeks in freight, and Maze and Jenni are breaking it all down on this week’s Transfix Take.

As the national average line haul rate spikes and dry van load posts climb 6%, a perfect storm of factors — from end-of-quarter pressures to severe weather and a major CDL ruling — has carriers and shippers feeling the heat.

Maze unpacks the non-domicile CDL regulation and what it could mean for the industry long term, from tighter driver pools to rate shifts driven by reduced labor supply. Then, the duo dives into the regional breakdown:

🌪 Southeast & Coastal: Storms and relief loads drive volatility

🌧 South: Flooding and cross-border disruptions

🌽 Midwest: Q4 tightening begins

🗽 Northeast: Long-haul rates climb

🌲 West Coast: Steady for now, but keep an eye on ports and Christmas tree season

Plus, Jenni recaps highlights from the JOC Inland Conference, where conversations on market trends, regulations, and fraud are taking center stage.

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