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Total spot rates are slightly higher in the latest week
The total broker-posted spot market rate in the Truckstop system edged higher during the week ended March 22 (week 12). Total rates have risen for three straight weeks – the first streak of that length this year – although the cumulative increase over that period is less than 3 cents. Dry van spot rates increased while refrigerated and flatbed rates declined. Total load postings rose in the latest week, but a sharp increase in flatbed volume offset decreases in volume for van equipment.
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