Truckload Rates at Record Highs

National average spot rates were the highest in June they’ve been since January, when the spot market was first adjusting to the ELD mandate.

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Truckload capacity tends to tighten during the first week of June, when the annual Roadcheck truck and bus inspection blitz is held across North America. On average, 17 vehicles are inspected every minute, and one in four is found to have at least one out-of-service violation.

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