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DAT Trendlines™
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| Industry Trends | WEEK | MONTH | YEAR |
| Apr 29 – May 5 vs. Apr 22 – 28 | Apr 2018 vs. Mar 2018 | Apr 2018 vs. Apr 2017 | |
| Spot Market Loads | +1.3% | +3.9% | +100% |
| Spot Market Capacity | –1.0% | +2.2% | +7.5% |
| Van Load-To-Truck | +1.0% | –4.3% | +90% |
| Van Rates (Spot) | +0.9% | +0.9% | +29% |
| Flatbed Load-To-Truck | +2.7% | +17% | +142% |
| Flatbed Rates (Spot) | +2.6% | +4.7% | +28% |
| Reefer Load-To-Truck | +12% | –14% | +37% |
| Reefer Rates (Spot) | +2.5% | +1.3% | +25% |
| Fuel Prices | +0.8% | +3.6% | +20% |
Reefer and Flatbed Demand Especially Strong
Apr 29 – May 5 – May got off to a strong start, with rates rising for all three trailer types. Spring produce is kicking into high gear and reefer load posts were up nearly 10%. Compared to the month of April, the national average van rate increased 2¢ per mile, the average reefer rate gained 5¢, and the flatbed rate jumped 7¢. Flatbed capacity remains extremely tight, as the flatbed load-to-truck ratio returned to its record-high of 111 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: 5/8/2018 – Next update: 5/15/2018
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