Flatbed tender rejection rates spike due to tariffs, Walmart enters brokerage industry to compete

From Yahoo Finance: 2025-03-26 13:16:00

Flatbed tender rejection rates have spiked just before and after North American tariffs took effect, hitting a recent reading of 41.6%. The surge is believed to be tariff-related, with movements to avoid tariffs impacting capacity availability in various markets. Tariffs and seasonal strength in construction projects are behind the surge, although truckstop spot rates have not risen as much as rejection rates suggest. Walmart is entering the brokerage industry with a new 3PL division, aiming to compete with Amazon Marketplace by offering carriers steady freight flows from Walmart Fulfillment Services (WFS).



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