Spot Market Insights
March 31, 2025
Spot rates rise for all equipment types in the latest week
Broker-posted spot rates in the Truckstop system rose for dry van and refrigerated equipment for the first time in five weeks during the week ended March 28 (week 12). Refrigerated spot rates increased from what had been the lowest rates since June 2020. Dry van spot rates rose after falling to only about 2 cents above rates during that month. Flatbed spot rates increased for a seventh straight week to their highest level since June 2023 as flatbed load volume was the strongest since June 2022.
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