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Spot Truck Rates

October 9, 2025

How truck spot rates are shifting

Tracking the changes to dry van, reefer and flatbed truck freight rates provides a window into the state of the market.

Updated an hour ago

A tractor-trailer on an interstate at dusk.
Commercial semi on an interstate in the western U.S. at dusk. Spot rates serve as leading indicators for contract rates. Getty Images

Tracking the latest trucking spot rates can help trucking executives and shippers alike anticipate future contract rates and needs.

These highlights for national spot rates come from data from DAT Freight & Analytics, measuring a weekly moving average that excludes a fuel surcharge.

While rates surged when the COVID-19 pandemic caused demand to spike, the industry has subsequently been stuck in weaker conditions for about two years. Because rates are constantly shifting, Trucking Dive is working with DAT to bring readers frequent insights into how spot rates are shifting.

Scroll further for a deeper look at trends since 2019, in a chart, as well as frequent updates below.

https://www.truckingdive.com/news/truck-freight-rates-changes-tracker/715709/

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