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Podcast: Transfix
Episode: Transfix Take Podcast | Week of Oct 21: Calm Before the Freight Storm: Regional Trends, Weather Impacts, and Policy Watch
Description: The freight market may look steady, but don’t let that fool you — subtle shifts are already setting the stage for a volatile November.
This week on The Transfix Take, Jenni Ruiz and NFI’s Justin Maze break down what’s happening across every region as Q4 heats up. From weather disruptions to policy curveballs, here’s where things stand — and where they’re headed next.
In this episode:
• Minimal week-over-week rate changes, but Midwest tightening continues
• Flatbed activity climbs 5% across the Southeast amid local freight pressure
• Coastal and South regions remain soft as the Northeast stays stagnant
• Weather watch: storms, snow, and poss...