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Total spot rate barely moves in the latest week
The total broker-posted rate in the Truckstop system ticked up a fraction of a cent during the week ended April 19 (week 16) as an increase in flatbed rates roughly offset declines in dry van and refrigerated rates. The total market rate was at its highest level since the end of June, but rates for van equipment were at their lowest levels in about a year. Flatbed rates were at their highest level since January of last year. Even so, van rates were slightly higher y/y while flatbed rates were down.
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