Spot Market Insights
August 31, 2026
Van rates firm as typical summer slump fades
The total broker-posted spot rate in the Truckstop.com system was basically unchanged during the week ended August 28 (week 34), although it technically ticked up fraction of a cent for the first increase in eight weeks. Dry van spot rates also rose for the first time in eight weeks while refrigerated van rates recorded their largest increase over that period. Flatbed spot rates fell for an 11th straight week but by the smallest amount in nine weeks. Labor Day timing might be distorting seasonality a bit.
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