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Hurricanes Continue to Affect Capacity Nationwide
Sep 17 – 23 – Capacity remains tight, and national average rates for vans, flatbeds, and reefers continue at their highest levels in more than two years, due partly to supply chain disruptions following Hurricanes Irma and Harvey. Last week, rates rose again in the Northeast, Midwest, and Western regions, more than offsetting declines in outbound pricing from Texas, Florida, and surrounding markets.
The chart above depicts national average spot market rates for the past four weeks, including fuel surcharges. Weekly rate snapshots reflect averages for the month to-date, from DAT RateView.
| Industry Trends | WEEK | MONTH | YEAR |
| Sep 17 – 23 vs. Sep 10 – 16 | Aug 2017 vs. Jul 2017 | Aug 2017 vs. Aug 2016 | |
| Spot Market Loads | +4.3% | +6.2% | +100% |
| Spot Market Capacity | +4.7% | +12% | –1.0% |
| Van Load-To-Truck | –2.9% | –0.7% | +89% |
| Van Rates (Spot) | +0.5% | +0.6% | +11% |
| Flatbed Load-To-Truck | +5.1% | –22% | +170% |
| Flatbed Rates (Spot) | +0.4% | +0.5% | +15% |
| Reefer Load-To-Truck | +2.9% | +11% | +78% |
| Reefer Rates (Spot) | +1.4% | +0.5% | +10% |
| Fuel Prices | –0.4% | +3.9% | +10% |
Spot Truckload Rates Remain at Two-Year Highs 
Last update: 9/27/2017 – Next update: 10/4/2017
Fuel Prices
+0.0%$2.79 / gallon
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