Total broker-posted spot market rates in the Truckstop system ticked up marginally during the week ended February 14 (week 6), but rates for dry van and refrigerated equipment continued to decline mostly in line with seasonal expectations. Dry van spot rates were at their lowest level since late September, and refrigerated spot rates fell to their lowest level since April. Flatbed spot rates continued their general firming in 2025 and were at their highest level since late October.

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Broker-posted spot market rates in the Truckstop system decreased week over week for all equipment types during the week ended February 7 (week 5). Dry van spot rates were at their lowest level since mid-November, and refrigerated spot rates fell to their lowest level since April. Flatbed rates were more stable, however. Aside from the prior week, flatbed spot rates were the highest since late October. Total market load postings exceeded prior-year levels for the first time in three weeks.

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The total broker-posted spot market rate in the Truckstop system was essentially unchanged during the week ended January 31 (week 4), but spot rates for dry van and refrigerated equipment fell while flatbed spot rates rose. The moves for rates in all three equipment types matched the typical pattern for late January. Dry van spot rates are the lowest since Thanksgiving, but refrigerated rates have not quite given back their holiday-period surge. Flatbed spot rates are the highest in 14 weeks.

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Despite potential market stress due to weather, broker-posted spot rates for van equipment in the Truckstop system continued to decline during the week ended January 24 (week 3). The week traditionally sees falling dry van and refrigerated spot rates as the market normalizes following holiday spikes, although 2024 was an exception due to extreme winter weather. Flatbed rates were essentially unchanged. The current week (week 4) usually sees further declines in van rates but rising flatbed rates.           

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