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DAT Trendlines™
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| Industry Trends | WEEK | MONTH | YEAR |
| Apr 15 – 21 vs. Apr 8 – 14 | Mar 2018 vs. Feb 2018 | Mar 2018 vs. Mar 2017 | |
| Spot Market Loads | +3.1% | +27% | +92% |
| Spot Market Capacity | +4.0% | +14% | –7.0% |
| Van Load-To-Truck | –2.2% | –1.5% | +116% |
| Van Rates (Spot) | –2.3% | +1.4% | +32% |
| Flatbed Load-To-Truck | –1.0% | +37% | +148% |
| Flatbed Rates (Spot) | +0.4% | +6.8% | +25% |
| Reefer Load-To-Truck | –10% | +7.0% | +68% |
| Reefer Rates (Spot) | –0.8% | –0.4% | +28% |
| Fuel Prices | +2.0% | –1.9% | +17% |
Flatbed Load-to-Truck Ratio Remains Above 100
Apr 15 – 21 – Van and reefer rates took a slight dip last week, as produce is slow to take off and winter weather returned to parts of the Northeast and Midwest. The national average van rate fell 5¢ per mile, and the average reefer rate declined 2¢, while the flatbed rate increased 1¢. Still, rates for all three equipment types are higher than their March averages, and the flatbed load-to-truck ratio has exceeded 100 loads per truck for four weeks in a row.
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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: 4/24/2018 – Next update: 5/01/2018
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