Spot Market Insights - November 10, 2025
Van spot rates rise as expected in the latest week
Total broker-posted spot rates in the Truckstop.com system barely moved during the week ended November 7 (week 44), but rates for both refrigerated and dry van equipment rose as they typically due in the run-up to Thanksgiving and Black Friday/Cyber Monday. Dry van spot rates were up for the first time in three weeks. Refrigerated rates returned to their upward trend after a one-week decrease. Flatbed spot rates declined slightly in a week that typically sees a larger decrease in rates.
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