Spot Market Insights
July 20, 2026
Spot rates fall seasonally in the latest week
Broker-posted spot rates in the Truckstop.com system fell further during the week ended July 17 (week 28) as the spot market continued to settle in keeping with seasonal expectations after its traditional mid-year peak in early July. Spot rates for dry van and refrigerated equipment fell by the same nominal amount. Flatbed spot rates declined for a fifth straight week. Normally, the current week would lead to further rate declines, but the recent jump in fuel prices might disrupt seasonality.
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