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The Floor Cracked: Biggest Van Rate Drop Since 2008 — Plus New Tariffs and a Brake Blitz

Dry van spot fell nearly 6 cents in a single week — the largest decline in the data set. Section 301 tariffs now touch 99% of imports with USEC ocean at a record $9,144/FEU. Werner grew revenue 24% and still cut fleet guidance. And CVSA's Brake Safety Week lands Aug 23–29. Four stories, one message: your Q4 window is open. It will not stay open.