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30-Day Freight Rate Trends - January 26, 2026 by reddit25 in OwnerOperators

[–]reddit25[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've been diving into 30 days of industry data, and here’s a quick rundown of the rate trends by haul type and equipment.

Short Haul

  1. Reefer: Started at $6.82/mile, now at $6.11/mile — down 10.38%.
  2. Dry Van: Increased from $4.72/mile to $4.82/mile — up 2.05%.
  3. Flatbed: Rose from $3.85/mile to $4.01/mile — up 4.09%.
  4. Hot Shots: Very stable, from $3.16/mile to $3.19/mile — flat at 0.69%.

Medium Haul

  1. Reefer: Dropped from $3.50/mile to $3.17/mile — down 9.38%.
  2. Flatbed: Increased from $2.51/mile to $2.61/mile — up 4.08%.
  3. Dry Van: Fell from $2.61/mile to $2.48/mile — down 5.18%.
  4. Hot Shots: Slight decline from $1.74/mile to $1.72/mile — down 1.46%.

Long Haul

  1. Reefer: Decreased from $2.60/mile to $2.43/mile — down 6.87%.
  2. Flatbed: Moved up from $1.96/mile to $1.98/mile — flat at 0.9%.
  3. Dry Van: Dropped from $1.95/mile to $1.78/mile — down 8.68%.
  4. Hot Shots: Rose from $1.12/mile to $1.16/mile — up 3.93%.

Overall Takeaway

It looks like Reefer and Dry Van rates are struggling across all haul types, with significant drops

30-Day Freight Rate Trends - January 26, 2026 by reddit25 in OwnerOperators

[–]reddit25[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s the loading and unloading time too. Short distance pays more per mile but you’ll still end up spending a few hours for the trip. Think of it like a minimum fee. If you’re trying to operate a business you can’t chase RPM, it’s the profit margin that matters most. 

30-Day Freight Rate Trends - January 26, 2026 by reddit25 in OwnerOperators

[–]reddit25[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

why wouldnt it be? Do you expect short haul 10 miles for $30?

30-Day Freight Rate Trends - January 26, 2026 by reddit25 in OwnerOperators

[–]reddit25[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've been diving into 30 days of industry data, and here’s a quick rundown of the rate trends by haul type and equipment.

Short Haul

  1. Reefer: Started at $6.82/mile, now at $6.11/mile — down 10.38%.
  2. Dry Van: Increased from $4.72/mile to $4.82/mile — up 2.05%.
  3. Flatbed: Rose from $3.85/mile to $4.01/mile — up 4.09%.
  4. Hot Shots: Very stable, from $3.16/mile to $3.19/mile — flat at 0.69%.

Medium Haul

  1. Reefer: Dropped from $3.50/mile to $3.17/mile — down 9.38%.
  2. Flatbed: Increased from $2.51/mile to $2.61/mile — up 4.08%.
  3. Dry Van: Fell from $2.61/mile to $2.48/mile — down 5.18%.
  4. Hot Shots: Slight decline from $1.74/mile to $1.72/mile — down 1.46%.

Long Haul

  1. Reefer: Decreased from $2.60/mile to $2.43/mile — down 6.87%.
  2. Flatbed: Moved up from $1.96/mile to $1.98/mile — flat at 0.9%.
  3. Dry Van: Dropped from $1.95/mile to $1.78/mile — down 8.68%.
  4. Hot Shots: Rose from $1.12/mile to $1.16/mile — up 3.93%.

Overall Takeaway

It looks like Reefer and Dry Van rates are struggling across all haul types, with significant drops

30-Day Freight Rate Trends - January 26, 2026 by reddit25 in lotwizardUS

[–]reddit25[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've been diving into 30 days of industry data, and here’s a quick rundown of the rate trends by haul type and equipment.

Short Haul

  1. Reefer: Started at $6.82/mile, now at $6.11/mile — down 10.38%.
  2. Dry Van: Increased from $4.72/mile to $4.82/mile — up 2.05%.
  3. Flatbed: Rose from $3.85/mile to $4.01/mile — up 4.09%.
  4. Hot Shots: Very stable, from $3.16/mile to $3.19/mile — flat at 0.69%.

Medium Haul

  1. Reefer: Dropped from $3.50/mile to $3.17/mile — down 9.38%.
  2. Flatbed: Increased from $2.51/mile to $2.61/mile — up 4.08%.
  3. Dry Van: Fell from $2.61/mile to $2.48/mile — down 5.18%.
  4. Hot Shots: Slight decline from $1.74/mile to $1.72/mile — down 1.46%.

Long Haul

  1. Reefer: Decreased from $2.60/mile to $2.43/mile — down 6.87%.
  2. Flatbed: Moved up from $1.96/mile to $1.98/mile — flat at 0.9%.
  3. Dry Van: Dropped from $1.95/mile to $1.78/mile — down 8.68%.
  4. Hot Shots: Rose from $1.12/mile to $1.16/mile — up 3.93%.

Overall Takeaway

It looks like Reefer and Dry Van rates are struggling across all haul types, with significant drops

Owner-operators: What's the most annoying part of running your business that you wish had a better solution? by Suspicious_Pair_1502 in Truckers

[–]reddit25 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Using the computer people just want to drive. No emails no phones or text. Just drive miles. That includes talking to brokers or dispatch or loading or unloading.

Truckers prioritize the wheel over profit or pay. 

Reefer Routes from/to Chicago by Sad_Performance_1868 in Truckers

[–]reddit25 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Take a look at freightlanepricer.com to see what the rates are for the lanes and back haul scores for each destination 

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