Spot Market Insights
November 2, 2026
Spot rates decline for principal equipment types
For the first time since mid-August, broker-posted spot rates in the Truckstop.com system for all three principal equipment types decreased week over week during the week ended October 30 (week 43). Softer rates are the norm, however, as the moves largely were in keeping with seasonal expectations. Although flatbed spot rates usually increase in comparable weeks, those gains often are quite small. During the current week, dry van and refrigerated spot rates usually rise while flatbed rates usually decline.
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