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Industry Trends - Spot Market Industry Trends - Van Industry Trends - Flatbed Industry Trends - Reefer Industry Trends - Fuel Prices
Industry TrendsWEEKMONTHYEAR
Mar 18 – 24 vs.
Mar 11 – 17
Feb 2018 vs.
Jan 2018
Feb 2018 vs.
Feb 2017
Spot Market Loads+3.6%14%+121%
Spot Market Capacity+1.1%+2.9%8.5%
Van Load-To-Truck+0.7%29%+185%
Van Rates (Spot)0.5%4.9%+31%
Flatbed Load-To-Truck+1.2%+19%+150%
Flatbed Rates (Spot)+0.8%0.4%+20%
Reefer Load-To-Truck+3.7%39%+106%
Reefer Rates (Spot)+0.0%8.3%+30%
Fuel Prices+1.3%+0.9%+19%
Freight Volumes Rise as April Approaches

Average Flatbed Rate Increases

Mar 18 – 24 – Freight volumes are building and load-to-truck ratios increased for all three equipment types last week. The national average van rate dipped 1¢ per mile, while the average reefer rate held steady and the flatbed rate gained 2¢. Rates could go up as we approach Easter, the end of the quarter, and the beginning of the penalty phase of the ELD mandate on April 1.

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National average spot market rates for the past four weeks, including fuel surcharges, are shown in the above graph. Weekly rate snapshots reflect averages for the month to-date, from DAT RateView.

Last update: 3/27/2018 – Next update: 4/03/2018

Fuel Prices
+1.3%$3.01 /gal.

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Industry Trends - Spot Market Industry Trends - Van Industry Trends - Flatbed Industry Trends - Reefer Industry Trends - Fuel Prices
Industry TrendsWEEKMONTHYEAR
Mar 11 – 17 vs.
Mar 4 – 10
Feb 2018 vs.
Jan 2018
Feb 2018 vs.
Feb 2017
Spot Market Loads1.2%14%+121%
Spot Market Capacity+2.0%+2.9%8.5%
Van Load-To-Truck+0.9%29%+185%
Van Rates (Spot)+0.0%4.9%+31%
Flatbed Load-To-Truck2.1%+19%+150%
Flatbed Rates (Spot)+0.0%0.4%+20%
Reefer Load-To-Truck3.1%39%+106%
Reefer Rates (Spot)+0.0%8.3%+30%
Fuel Prices0.5%+0.9%+19%
National Van Rate Unchanged for 4 Weeks

Reefer and Flatbed Rate Also in Holding Pattern

Mar 11 – 17 – National average rates are in a holding pattern for now. The national average van rate held steady at $2.14 per mile for the fourth week in a row. Average reefer and flatbed rates also were unchanged. Don’t expect that to last long though. Just ahead is the end of third quarter, the pre-Easter rush, and the penalty phase of the ELD mandate.

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National average spot market rates for the past four weeks, including fuel surcharges, are shown in the above graph. Weekly rate snapshots reflect averages for the month to-date, from DAT RateView.

Last update: 3/20/2018 – Next update: 3/27/2018

Fuel Prices
-0.3%$2.97 / gallon

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Industry TrendsWEEKMONTHYEAR
Mar 4 – 10 vs.
Feb 25 – Mar 3
Feb 2018 vs.
Jan 2018
Feb 2018 vs.
Feb 2017
Spot Market Loads+5.0%14%+121%
Spot Market Capacity+3.1%+2.9%8.5%
Van Load-To-Truck3.6%29%+185%
Van Rates (Spot)+0.0%4.9%+31%
Flatbed Load-To-Truck+11%+19%+150%
Flatbed Rates (Spot)+4.6%0.4%+20%
Reefer Load-To-Truck1.5%39%+106%
Reefer Rates (Spot)+0.0%8.3%+30%
Fuel Prices0.3%+0.9%+19%
Van and Reefer Rates Stay in Neutral

Flatbed Rate and Ratio Continue to Climb

Mar 4 – 10 – The national average van rate held steady at $2.14 per mile for the third week in a row. The average reefer rate also was unchanged. In contrast, the national average flatbed rate rose 11¢ per mile and the load-to-truck ratio for flatbeds hit a record high of almost 90-to-1 last week.

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National average spot market rates for the past four weeks, including fuel surcharges, are shown in the above graph. Weekly rate snapshots reflect averages for the month to-date, from DAT RateView.

Last update: 3/13/2018 – Next update: 3/20/2018

Fuel Prices
-0.3%$2.98 / gallon

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Industry TrendsWEEKMONTHYEAR
Feb 25 – Mar 3 vs.
Feb 18 – 24
Feb 2018 vs.
Jan 2018
Feb 2018 vs.
Feb 2017
Spot Market Loads+7.6%14%+121%
Spot Market Capacity1.7%+2.9%8.5%
Van Load-To-Truck+4.8%29%+185%
Van Rates (Spot)+0.0%4.9%+31%
Flatbed Load-To-Truck+13%+19%+150%
Flatbed Rates (Spot)+1.7%0.4%+20%
Reefer Load-To-Truck+15%39%+106%
Reefer Rates (Spot)1.2%8.3%+30%
Fuel Prices0.7%+0.9%+19%
Are Van Rates Ready to Rebound?

Flatbed Load-to-Truck Ratio Surges

Feb 25 – Mar 3 – Vans held steady at a national average of $2.14 per mile, after seven weeks of declining rates. Van rates may be ready to rebound. Meanwhile, the load-to-truck ratio for flatbeds hit a record high of almost 80:1 last week, and the average flatbed rate rose 4¢. The national average rate for reefers declined 3¢, but load volume is on the rise.

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National average spot market rates for the past four weeks, including fuel surcharges, are shown in the above graph. Weekly rate snapshots reflect averages for the month to-date, from DAT RateView.

Last update: 3/6/2018 – Next update: 3/13/2018

Fuel Prices
-0.7%$2.99 / gallon

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