Spot market rates remain firm despite declining freight volumes

CDL & Trucking News · October 14, 2026 · Source: FleetOwner · By Jenna Hume

Spot market rates remain firm despite declining freight volumes — (Photo: 164960753 | Vitpho | Dreamstime.com)

Truckload spot rates held mostly steady, with dry van and refrigerated rates edging higher, while flatbed rates dipped slightly.

Reported by Jenna Hume for FleetOwner (News / Rates), originally published October 14, 2026.

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