Reefer Tender Rejections Climb to 16.6% as Capacity Tightens

This chart tracks the U.S. Reefer Outbound Tender Rejection Index (ROTRI.USA) through 2025, showing a steady climb in rejections as refrigerated capacity tightens and spot market activity increases across key produce and retail lanes.

Source: FreightWaves SONAR (ROTRI.USA) Reflects the percentage of tendered reefer loads rejected by contracted carriers. Rising rejection rates indicate tighter reefer capacity and growing spot market opportunities. November 2025: 16.59%, up nearly 7 points since spring.
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