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DAT Trendlines™
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| Industry Trends | WEEK | MONTH | YEAR |
| May 6 – 12 vs. Apr 29 – May 5 | Apr 2018 vs. Mar 2018 | Apr 2018 vs. Apr 2017 | |
| Spot Market Loads | +1.2% | +3.9% | +100% |
| Spot Market Capacity | +3.6% | +2.2% | +7.5% |
| Van Load-To-Truck | +3.8% | –4.3% | +90% |
| Van Rates (Spot) | –1.4% | +0.9% | +29% |
| Flatbed Load-To-Truck | –7.8% | +17% | +142% |
| Flatbed Rates (Spot) | –0.4% | +4.7% | +28% |
| Reefer Load-To-Truck | –8.0% | –14% | +37% |
| Reefer Rates (Spot) | +0.4% | +1.3% | +25% |
| Fuel Prices | +0.4% | +3.6% | +20% |
Flatbed Rate Dips from Record High
May 6 – 12 – Spring produce season is underway, boosting the national average reefer rate 1¢ per mile. Van rates took a breather last week, as the national average van rate declined 3¢ per mile, despite a strong showing from several Southern markets. The average flatbed rate dipped 1¢ per mile from a record high the previous week, and the flatbed load-to-truck ratio remains over 100 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: 5/15/2018 – Next update: 5/22/2018
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