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DAT Trendlines™
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| Industry Trends | WEEK | MONTH | YEAR |
| Mar 25 – 31 vs. Mar 18 – 24 | Mar 2018 vs. Feb 2018 | Mar 2018 vs. Mar 2017 | |
| Spot Market Loads | +3.5% | +27% | +92% |
| Spot Market Capacity | –3.1% | +14% | –7.0% |
| Van Load-To-Truck | +4.3% | –1.5% | +116% |
| Van Rates (Spot) | +0.9% | +1.4% | +32% |
| Flatbed Load-To-Truck | +16% | +37% | +148% |
| Flatbed Rates (Spot) | +0.4% | +6.8% | +25% |
| Reefer Load-To-Truck | –0.9% | +7.0% | +68% |
| Reefer Rates (Spot) | +0.0% | –0.4% | +28% |
| Fuel Prices | +1.3% | –1.9% | +17% |
Flatbed Load-to-Truck Ratio Tops 100
Mar 25 – 31 – Van rates rose last week as Easter freight moved to its final destinations and shippers closed the books on Q1. The national average van rate increased 2¢ per mile, while the average reefer rate held steady. The national average flatbed rate gained 1¢, but more significantly the flatbed load-to-truck ratio surged to a record-setting 101 loads per truck.
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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: 4/3/2018 – Next update: 4/10/2018
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