Hot Trucking Freight Markets – May 12, 2025

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Kanza
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Flatbed activity continues to hold firm across the Southeast and parts of the Midwest, with many areas maintaining strong demand while the West remains comparatively quiet. Reefer freight has gained traction in the West and Southwest, showing rising demand across several markets including California, Arizona, and New Mexico. Meanwhile, dry van loads are still most active in the Midwest and South Central regions, but we’re seeing a slight tapering off in the East and some southern pockets. Overall, freight movement is still steady, but patterns show carriers may need to be flexible on routes to keep hauls rolling efficiently.

Information provided by Spotter. Spotter Index measures profitability per hour — learn more at spotter.ai.

Dry Van Freight Market

VAN May12

Hot Dry Van Markets

  • Pendleton, OR
  • El Paso, TX
  • McAllen, TX
  • Laredo, TX
  • Cape Girardeau, MO
  • N Charleston, SC
  • Saginaw, MI
  • Decatur, AL
  • Tifton, GA
  • Duluth, MN

Cold Dry Van Markets

  • Miami, FL
  • Hartford, CT
  • Spokane, WA
  • Boston, MA
  • Portland, OR
  • Missoula, MT
  • Bristol, NH
  • Denver, CO
  • Seattle, WA
  • Brooklyn, NY

Reefer Freight Market

RFER May12

Hot Reefer
Markets

  • McAllen, TX
  • Grand Junction, CO
  • Ontario, CA
  • Tucson, AZ
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Fresno, CA
  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • San Diego, CA
  • Flagstaff, AZ
  • Omaha, NE

Cold Reefer
Markets

  • Allentown, PA
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • Harrisburg, PA
  • Augusta, ME
  • Springfield, MA
  • Elizabeth, NJ
  • Boston, MA
  • Hartford, CT
  • North Platte, NE
  • Brooklyn, NY

Flatbed Freight Market

FLAT May12

Hot Flatbed Markets

  • Memphis, TN
  • Mobile, AL
  • Bowling Green, KY
  • Evansville, IN
  • Lexington, KY
  • N Charleston, SC
  • Quincy, IL
  • Decatur, AL
  • Nashville, TN
  • New Orleans, LA

Cold Flatbed Markets

  • Bristol, NH
  • Spokane, WA
  • Missoula, MT
  • Green River, WY
  • Albany, NY
  • Grand Junction, CO
  • Denver, CO
  • Billings, MT
  • Miami, FL
  • Boston, MA

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Kanza Akhwand has been working since 2017 across multiple industries, including e-commerce and fintech, where she has gained diverse experience in marketing and growth. Over the past two years, she has focused on increasing female financial inclusion, contributing to initiatives that help women access savings tools and improve financial literacy. Driven by a desire to create meaningful change, Kanza works with passion and dedication to empower marginalized communities and support their journey toward economic independence.

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