Spot Market Insights
March 10, 2025
Van spot rates continue to decline in the latest week
Broker-posted spot market rates in the Truckstop system for dry van and refrigerated equipment declined slightly during the week ended March 7 (week 9). The decrease in refrigerated spot rates was mostly in line with expectations for that week of the year, at least over the past five years. Dry van spot rates, however, have declined only three times during a comparable week dating back to at least 2008. Flatbed spot rates continued their steady climb and were at their highest level since July.
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