All-in spot rates, September 2023-September 2025 

In the Truckstop load board system, the Labor Day "short week" saw rates fall for all equipment types but for flatbeds, which remained flat compared to the prior week. Dry van and reefer declines put rates back at levels prior to gains made headed into Labor Day, marking a three-week, also-essentially-flat trend there. Moves were in line with seasonal expectations, according to analysts. Find more commentary for spot market activity from Truckstop.com and FTR in this week's snapshot report from the company. Compared to last year's Labor Day holiday week, 2025 metrics look improved over 2024, with load volume up about 29% year over year. Truck postings fell farther than load posts last week, pushing the load-to-truck ratio to its highest level in five weeks.