Spot Market Insights - October 20, 2025
Spot rates change little in the latest week
Broker-posted spot rates in the Truckstop.com system increased for each of the three principal equipment types during the week ended October 17 (week 41) but not by much. Flatbed spot rates barely moved, and the same was true for the overall market rate. Dry van spot rates increased for the third time in four weeks while refrigerated spot rates rose by the smallest amount in the three straight weeks that they have increased. Changes were largely in line with seasonal expectations.
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