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Dry van report: Capacity shrink drives up freight rates despite low volumes

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# Summary for Truck Drivers Freight rates are rising in the dry van segment due to reduced carrier capacity, even as overall shipping volumes remain relatively weak with only modest growth in Q4. This capacity shortage is working in favor of available trucks, creating improved rate opportunities despite the softer demand environment. Drivers should expect continued competitive pricing as the market balances limited supply against recovering-but still cautious-shipper activity.

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https://www.dat.com/blog/dry-van-report-capacity-shrink-drives-up-freight-rates-despite-low-volumes
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