Spot Market Insights - December 1, 2025
Dry van spot rates rise sharply during Thanksgiving week
Although broker-posted spot rates in the Truckstop.com system declined for refrigerated equipment and barely moved in flatbed during Thanksgiving week, dry van spot rates powered the overall market rate to its strongest increase in eight weeks. Dry van spot rates posted their strongest gain since mid-year during the week ended November 28 (week 47). The moves were typical for Thanksgiving weeks, which generally see strong dry van increases, declines in refrigerated, and little change in flatbed.
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