Spot Market Insights - August 25, 2025
Van spot rates mixed as flatbed’s gradual slide continues
For the second time in three weeks, broker-posted spot rates in the Truckstop.com system for dry van and refrigerated equipment moved in oppositive directions during the week ended August 22 (week 33). Dry van spot rates declined to their lowest level in 15 weeks. Refrigerated spot rates rose for a fourth straight week to their highest level in seven weeks. Flatbed spot rates declined for a seventh straight week, although the cumulative decrease in the past four weeks is barely more than a penny.
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