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Spot rates largely follow seasonal expectations
Total broker-posted spot rates in the Truckstop system ticked up a fraction of a cent during the week ended September 27 (week 39) as rates for each of the principal equipment types moved much as they usually do during comparable weeks. Dry van and flatbed rates moved higher as they had done during week 39 in the past four years. Refrigerated spot rates fell as they almost always do during the week. The week’s spot metrics showed few clear signs of a market impact from Hurricane Helene.
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