Spot Market Insights
August 3, 2026
Spot rates mostly decline in seasonal moves
Broker-posted spot rates in the Truckstop.com system recorded seasonally expected softness during the week ended July 31 (week 30) despite fuel cost pressure. Spot rates for refrigerated equipment managed a tiny gain, but slightly larger increases are the norm in comparable weeks. Both dry van and flatbed spot rates posted their largest decreases for comparable weeks in four years. The current week typically yields stronger refrigerated rates and weaker flatbed rates while dry van is less reliable.
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