2026 State of Transportation Report

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February 18, 2026

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Are you looking for ways to reduce transportation costs, improve supply chain efficiency, and make progress on your network’s decarbonization goals? Developing the right strategies can be a challenge, but direct conversations with industry experts can provide the clarity you need to build your competitive advantage.
Attending transportation conferences gives you the unique opportunity to connect with the Breakthrough team, hear directly from our clients, and get your most pressing questions answered. We provide the actionable insights needed to achieve your specific objectives:
20% reduction in truckload fuel spend through market-based fuel reimbursements
8% reduction in linehaul rates by leveraging real-time, transacted rate benchmarking
6% reduction in emissions intensity leveraging an end-to-end transportation emissions management program
8.5% reduction in private fleet fuel spend by utilizing actionable insights and strategic support
Orlando, Florida | March 1-3, 2026
Meet our team to address your pressing supply chain challenges and optimize your transportation strategies. Gain insights from our experts and connect with industry-leading shippers to learn how our solutions are driving results in their network.
Long Beach, California | March 2-5, 2026
Connect with us to learn how Breakthrough’s Marine Fuel Recovery program delivers precise fuel cost management, providing control over BAF charges.
De Kromhouthal, Amsterdam | April 14–16, 2026
Meet with our team to learn how we deliver fair and accurate fuel reimbursements to transport partners, improving transparency and efficiency through Europe Fuel Recovery. Standardize your intra-Europe transport fuel reimbursements with our market-based approach.
Dallas, Texas | April 27–28, 2026
Discuss your goals for cutting costs, boosting efficiency, and decarbonizing your transportation network with us. Our experts are available to help you build a data-driven plan that puts you in line with or ahead of industry-leading shippers.
Orlando, Florida | May 4–6, 2026
Visit our booth or attend our speaking session to unlock cost savings, efficiency gains, and innovative strategies for maximizing your transportation network’s performance. Connect with our team and hear from our clients about their success stories.
Orlando, Florida | May 9–11, 2026
Talk with our transportation experts about navigating fuel volatility and improving operational efficiency for your private or dedicated fleet. Learn how Fleet Solutions provides competitive fuel discounts and data-driven insights to turn fleets into high-performing, cost-efficient operations. Join us to hear about client successes and gain actionable strategies.
Barcelona, Spain | May 18–20, 2026
Discover how Breakthrough empowers you to achieve cost savings in your transport network. By unbundling fuel from “all-in” transport costs, companies gain greater transparency and unlock ways to cut fuel spend in their network. Connect with us at Gartner EMEA to explore strategies to achieve savings.
Breakthrough, a U.S. Venture company, is a leading provider of sustainable fuel and freight solutions that reduce costs, improve network efficiency, and decarbonize transportation. Powered by more than $35 billion in annual freight spend data, advanced technology, and deep market expertise, Breakthrough delivers freight optimization and actionable strategies for the world’s leading brands, helping transform transportation into a more effective and sustainable ecosystem. Breakthrough is a multi-year Top Food Chain Technology honoree from Food Shippers of America, Owens Corning Supplier of the Year, and recipient of the 2025 Top Supply Chain Projects Award from Supply & Demand Chain Executive and Food Logistics.
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