Hot Trucking Freight Markets – September 22, 2025

By
Kanza
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Flatbed demand continues to be concentrated in the South and Midwest, particularly in Texas, Louisiana, and into Tennessee and Kentucky, where construction and industrial freight are keeping trucks moving. Reefer activity shows strong volumes across the West, with California, Arizona, and the Pacific Northwest remaining hot spots, while demand in the Midwest and Upper Plains is elevated due to seasonal harvests. Dry van freight is spread across the country, with strength in the central U.S., including Illinois, Missouri, and surrounding states, reflecting steady consumer goods and retail distribution. Overall, the strongest freight activity this week centers on the South and central Midwest, where all three equipment types are seeing above-average demand, while the West shows seasonal spikes for reefers and consistent pressure on vans, and the Northeast remains softer compared to other regions.

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

Dry Van Freight Market

VAN Sept22

Hot Dry Van Markets

  • San Diego, CA
  • Austin, TX
  • Ontario, CA
  • Fargo, ND
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Duluth, MN
  • Nashville, TN
  • Huntington, WV
  • Flagstaff, AZ
  • Quincy, IL

Cold Dry Van Markets

  • North Platte, NE
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • Boston, MA
  • Springfield, MA
  • Hartford, CT
  • Augusta, ME
  • Denver, CO
  • Miami, FL
  • Lakeland, FL
  • Brooklyn, NY

Reefer Freight Market

RFER Sept22

Hot Reefer
Markets

  • Charleston, WV
  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • Omaha, NE
  • Twin Falls, ID
  • Huntington, WV
  • Duluth, MN
  • Fresno, CA
  • Fargo, ND
  • Flagstaff, AZ
  • Des Moines, IA

Cold Reefer
Markets

  • Columbia, SC
  • Wilmington, NC
  • Tallahassee, FL
  • Billings, MT
  • Savannah, GA
  • Tifton, GA
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • Miami, FL
  • Lakeland, FL
  • Brooklyn, NY

Flatbed Freight Market

FLAT Sept22

Hot Flatbed Markets

  • Memphis, TN
  • N Charleston, SC
  • Decatur, AL
  • Louisville, KY
  • Wilmington, NC
  • Nashville, TN
  • Cape Girardeau, MO
  • Mobile, AL
  • New Orleans, LA
  • Bowling Green, KY

Cold Flatbed Markets

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • Augusta, ME
  • Springfield, MA
  • Flagstaff, AZ
  • El Paso, TX
  • Hartford, CT
  • Denver, CO
  • Boston, MA
  • Grand Junction, CO
  • Bristol, NH

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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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