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DAT Trendlines™
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| Industry Trends | WEEK | MONTH | YEAR |
| Dec 10 – 16 vs. Dec 3 – 9 | Nov 2017 vs. Oct 2017 | Nov 2017 vs. Nov 2016 | |
| Spot Market Loads | +2.4% | –4.1% | +96% |
| Spot Market Capacity | –7.5% | –5.6% | –1.5% |
| Van Load-To-Truck | +9.0% | +19% | +124% |
| Van Rates (Spot) | –1.0% | +2.5% | +24% |
| Flatbed Load-To-Truck | +14% | –26% | +94% |
| Flatbed Rates (Spot) | +0.4% | –1.3% | +21% |
| Reefer Load-To-Truck | +12% | +16% | +78% |
| Reefer Rates (Spot) | –1.7% | +4.7% | +24% |
| Fuel Prices | –0.4% | +4.1% | +19% |
Van and Reefer Rates Step Down from Record Highs 
Flatbed Prices Add 1¢
Dec 10 – 16 – Last week the national average van rate stepped back 2¢ to $2.08 per mile, but that was from a 3-year high experienced the week before. Reefer rates moved down 4¢ to $2.36 per mile, after hitting 3-year highs during Thanksgiving week. Flatbed prices increased 1¢, to $2.32 per mile.
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.
Last update: 12/20/2017 – Next update: 12/27/2017
Fuel Prices
-0.3%$2.90 / gallon
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