Truckload rates this quarter: what shippers should expect
Spot rates are climbing again. Here is what is driving the market and how to lock in capacity before peak season.
After a long, soft market, dry van spot rates have risen for three straight months. Capacity is tightening as smaller carriers leave the market and retail volumes build toward the holidays.
What it means for your freight
- Expect spot quotes to move week to week, especially on Midwest and Southeast lanes.
- Contract rates still sit below spot for most lanes, so now is a good time to lock them in.
- Booking two to three days ahead gives you better rates than same-day tenders.
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