As freight markets continue to evolve, transportation leaders face increasing pressure to make strategic decisions amid economic uncertainty, shifting capacity dynamics, changing customer expectations and ongoing supply chain disruption.

Join Bob Costello, Chief Economist and Senior Vice President of the American Trucking Associations, along with transportation leaders Seth Runser, President and CEO of ArcBest for a candid discussion about the market signals shaping freight transportation and the actions organizations are taking to stay ahead.

This interactive panel will explore the economic, operational and financial trends influencing transportation strategies across the industry. Panelists will share how they use market data and industry insights to make informed decisions about procurement, network planning, carrier relationships, capacity strategies, cash flow and investment priorities.

Attendees will gain practical perspectives on how shippers and carriers can strengthen partnerships, improve resilience and prepare for changing market conditions while maintaining service, controlling costs and supporting long-term growth.

Key takeaways

·       Understand the economic and freight market indicators shaping transportation strategies

·       Learn how leading shippers and carriers are preparing for future market shifts

·       Explore approaches to balancing cost, service and capacity in a dynamic environment

·       Discover how stronger shipper-carrier collaboration can create greater certainty and resilience

·       Gain actionable insights to help guide transportation and business planning decisions

Speakers

Seth Runser
Seth Runser
President and CEO, ArcBest

Seth Runser is President and CEO of ArcBest. With nearly twenty years of experience, he brings deep operational expertise and a customer-led approach to driving growth, efficiency and innovation across the organization.

Bob Costello
Bob Costello
Chief Economist & SVP, International Trade Policy, American Trucking Associations

Bob Costello is the Chief Economist and Senior Vice President for the American Trucking Associations (ATA), the national trade association for the trucking industry. As Chief Economist, he manages all of ATA's collection, analysis and dissemination of trucking economic information.

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