“ACT Research completely transformed our freight forecasting process. The forward-looking LTL and spot-versus-contract insights have become foundational to how we plan and budget. Their reports are simple, powerful, and credible - so much so that when I’m challenged on my forecasts, I just point to ACT.”
Steven Judge, Director of Group Freight, 3PL & Small Pack Procurement - Newell Brands
ACT Research’s Freight Forecast is a monthly report that delivers forward-looking freight market analysis, forecast tables, and planning insights to help shippers budget freight costs, evaluate market conditions, and prepare for rate and capacity changes.
What the Freight Forecast helps you monitor:
supply-demand balance
truckload market trends
capacity conditions
economic indicators
market-cycle timing
Cass connects shippers with ACT Research’s independent freight forecasting expertise to help transportation teams plan with greater confidence.
Predictive Insights: Improve your ability to forecast future market conditions provides shippers segments with a competitive edge, enabling proactive rather than reactive strategies.
Strategic Planning: Refine your market alignment and planning abilities with ACT's deep dives into specific market segments and comprehensive analyses of trends.
Risk Mitigation: Understand potential market disruptions and economic indicators to better mitigate risks associated with volatile freight rates and capacity constraints.
Operational Efficiency: Understand the freight market supply-demand balance, rate trends, and sector-specific dynamics to optimize operations for cost efficiency and service quality.
Leading shippers use the Freight Forecast to support annual freight budgeting, procurement strategy, bid preparation, transportation planning, inventory decisions, and internal executive updates.
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