US truckload spot rates stay elevated as capacity tightens in mid-July

Summary

RIM Logistics' 7 July inland digest put dry-van spot rates at about $2.80-$3.10 per mile, flatbed at $3.50-$3.70 and reefer at $3.30-$3.50, with capacity tightening from carrier exits and regulation. The dry-van load-to-truck ratio hovered around 11.2 and flatbed at 43.1, while diesel eased toward $4.67/gal, giving carriers margin relief.