Spot Market Insights - November 3, 2025
Spot rates weaker for all equipment types in the latest week
Broker-posted spot rates in the Truckstop.com system declined versus the previous week for all equipment types during the week ended October 31 (week 43). Dry van spot rates were down for the third time in four weeks while refrigerated rates decreased for the first time in five weeks. Flatbed spot declined for only the second time in six weeks. Spot rate changes remain largely in keeping with seasonal expectations. Spot volume rose week over week for the first time in four weeks.
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