Navigate Market Volatility with Truckstop.com’s New Spot Market Insights Dashboard

Developed in partnership with FTR Transportation Intelligence, a recognized leader in freight forecasting, Truckstop.com’s new Spot Market Insights dashboard delivers real-time rate and volume data that carriers and owner-operators can trust. By combining Truckstop’s load board activity with FTR’s deep market expertise, the dashboard gives you the clarity to anticipate shifts and take action before competitors do.

Your Window into Weekly Market Movements

The Spot Market Insights dashboard provides a detailed view into weekly spot market rate averages by US region and across major equipment types, including:

• Dry Van
• Flatbed
• Reefer
• Hotshot
• Specialized

This rolling snapshot allows carriers to identify trends, anticipate market shifts, and strategically position themselves for peak earning potential in an ever-changing freight landscape.

Better Broker Negotiation Leverage

When the dashboard data shows rates climbing for specific equipment types, carriers can confidently push for higher compensation than brokers may be offering. On the other hand, understanding when spot rates decline helps set realistic expectations while maintaining strong broker relationships.

Easier Truck Capacity & Route Planning

The dashboard’s load volume tracking helps carriers understand both pricing trends and freight availability. When data shows load postings increasing significantly year-over-year while rates stabilize, carriers can plan whether they should put capacity expansion or route optimization tactics in place to adapt to the current load activity.

Staying Ahead in a Competitive Market

In the trucking industry, margins are often thin, and market conditions change rapidly. That’s why having superior market intelligence gives carriers a competitive advantage. The Spot Market Insights dashboard empowers users to anticipate rather than react to market changes, positioning their operations for sustained profitability regardless of market volatility.

Are you serious about protecting your profits and ready to gain a competitive edge in the spot market? Explore our Spot Market Insights dashboard and discover how data-driven decision-making can transform your freight operations. Subscribe to Spot Market Insights to get free weekly updates on freight rates and capacity by lanes and equipment types.