STL Freight Index
- Median rate benchmarks
- QoQ volume momentum by zone
- Inbound/outbound directional dynamics
- Inter-zone O-D corridor pricing
- City-level rate benchmarks across 24 freight hubs
Five consolidated indicator sets. One market reference.
The STL Freight Index compiles median rate and volume data stratified by truck type, distance band, and weight category — providing a quarterly benchmark for pricing trends, regional demand shifts, and corridor imbalances.
National rate index
Regional volume momentum
by zone
QoQ volume shifts across 6 major freight zones. Identify where demand is building or softening before it shows up on load boards.
Directional rate dynamics
Inbound vs. outbound vs. in-region rate spreads by zone. When outbound lags inbound, carriers need reposition loads — that's your negotiating window.
Inter-zone O-D corridor rate changes
Origin-destination corridor pricing across every major zone pair. QoQ rate change per lane. Spot underpriced corridors in your routing guide in seconds.
City-level hub rate
performance, 24 metros
Rate benchmarks for 24 U.S. freight metro hubs — outbound, inbound, and spread. Stop pricing to national averages that don't reflect your actual origin market.
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