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Van spot rates experience largely seasonal increases
Broker-posted spot rates for dry van equipment in the Truckstop system returned to their upward trend during the week ended November 1 (week 44) while refrigerated spot rates also rose, continuing their recent volatility. Refrigerated rates invariably rise during week 44, but dry van rates have been less consistent, especially in recent years. Flatbed rates fell as they almost always do during that week of the year. Rates were higher y/y for all three equipment types, but only barely so for flatbed.
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