# What will the SONAR National Truckload Index (NTI) average in Q3 2026?

**URL:** https://www.rigload.com/markets/nti-spot-rate-q3-2026  
**Type:** Numeric forecast  
**Status:** active  
**Deadline:** 2026-10-15  
**Category:** rates  
**Current consensus:** $3.24/mi  
**Forecasts:** 10

## Description

NTI.USA is one of the clearest real-time measures of national truckload spot pricing. Q3 is a useful proving ground because it captures whether the recovery remains orderly or begins to accelerate into a more pronounced rate cycle.

## Resolution criteria

Calculate the average of daily NTI.USA readings for July 1 through September 30, 2026. Round to the nearest cent. Source: FreightWaves SONAR.

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_Rig Load — freight market forecasting. Crowd consensus is public; sign in to submit a forecast. Source: https://www.rigload.com/markets/nti-spot-rate-q3-2026_