Navigating the Shift: A Market Discussion

More Than A Broker | Spot

More Than A Broker | Spot
Navigating the Shift: A Market Discussion
Feb 26, 2026
Spot, Inc.

In our latest podcast episode, Andrew Elsener, Co-founder of Spot, sat down with two of Spot’s Senior National Account Directors, Theo Mascari and Alex Buening. 

The group dissects the current state of the trucking market. From sudden rate surges to the rising threat of cargo theft, we covered the critical trends shippers and carriers need to watch as we move through the first half of the year. 

Download Spot's February 2026 Market Update report: https://spotinc.com/blog/logistics-market-update-february-2026/

3 Reasons to Listen:  

  • Service is still king, and especially right now.  
  • Learn the ups and downs of API vs. Human quoting.  
  • Learn more about the importance of Cargo Security in today's market.
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