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DAT: Contract and Reefer Rates Surge in Record June-to-July Gains
In July 2026, U.S. contract truckload rates saw record June-to-July increases for dry van and reefer freight, despite declining volumes across all equipment types. DAT Freight & Analytics attributes this trend to increasing capacity influence on pricing. National average van spot and contract linehaul rates converged at $2.39 per mile. Fuel surcharges saw a slight monthly decrease but remained significantly higher year-over-year.
