Spot Market Insights - August 4, 2025
Van spot rates end post-holiday slide
Broker-posted spot rates in the Truckstop.com system for dry van and refrigerated equipment increased for the first time in four weeks during the week ended August 1 (week 30), although the gains in both cases were small. Flatbed spot rates declined for the fourth straight week, but the decrease in the latest week was marginal. The moves for all three equipment types were in line with seasonal expectations for the beginning of August as van rates tend to stabilize while flatbed rates continue to fade.
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