Spot Market Insights
April 6, 2026
Spot rate surge continues as fuel prices rise
Overall broker-posted spot rates in the Truckstop.com system rose slightly more during the week ended April 3 (week 13) than they did in the previous week due mostly to refrigerated and flatbed equipment. The total market rate is the highest since late June 2022, both all in and excluding the portion of the rate needed to offset fuel costs. However, dry van and refrigerated spot rates adjusted for fuel costs still lag levels in late December and in the wake of the late January winter storm.
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