Spot Market Insights
February 3, 2025
Spot rates mixed but follow seasonal expectations
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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