Freight Pulse & Law Update: Uber Freight Warns of Q4 Rate Surge as REVOKE Act Targets Chameleon Carriers

Uber Freight is warning shippers that tight truckload capacity could trigger another freight-rate increase during Q4. Tender rejections sit near 13.5%–14.5%, spot rates remain 35%–42% above 2025 levels, and contract rates are approximately 18% higher year over year.

Why could freight rates surge in Q4?

Shippers should secure capacity and finalize routing guides before late October. Capacity has not rebuilt, diesel remains volatile, and any holiday or retail demand acceleration could push more freight into an already expensive spot market.

Market signals to watch:

• Tender rejections: approximately 13.5%–14.5%, highest in three years

• Spot rates: 35%–42% above 2025 levels

• Contract rates: approximately 18% higher year over year

• Procurement window: narrow before peak-season demand accelerates

Review the Uber Freight market update and act before primary carriers begin rejecting more tenders.

What would the REVOKE Act change?

The REVOKE Act, H.R. 10237, targets “chameleon carriers” that evade safety oversight by reincarnating under new business identities. The bill was introduced by Reps. David Taylor and Shomari Figures, publicly rolled out September 4, and referred to the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.

The official bill text would:

• Require an active USDOT number for covered operations

• Permit immediate deactivation of non-compliant numbers

• Require full registration before issuing a new number

Before booking freight, verify each carrier’s USDOT number, operating authority, insurance, and safety record.

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