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| Industry Trends | WEEK | MONTH | YEAR |
| Apr 23 – 29 vs. Apr 16 – 22 | Apr 2017 vs. Mar 2017 | Apr 2017 vs. Apr 2016 | |
| Spot Market Loads | +1.6% | –0.7% | +91% |
| Spot Market Capacity | +8.4% | –12% | –6.8% |
| Van Load-To-Truck | –4.2% | +8.0% | +127% |
| Van Rates (Spot) | –0.6% | +2.5% | +11% |
| Flatbed Load-To-Truck | –7.0% | +19% | +102% |
| Flatbed Rates (Spot) | +0.0% | +2.0% | +8.9% |
| Reefer Load-To-Truck | –13% | +6.1% | +134% |
| Reefer Rates (Spot) | +0.0% | +3.7% | +7.8% |
| Fuel Prices | –0.1% | +1.1% | +20% |
Rates Rise in April for All Trailer Types 
Load-to-Truck Ratios Exceed Seasonal Norms
Apr 23 – 29 – Rates rose for all trailer types in the month of April, and load-to-truck ratios were above seasonal norms, signaling a strong start to the second quarter. Last week’s rates held steady for reefers and flatbeds, while van rates dipped 1¢ per mile.
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.
Last update: 5/3/2017 – Next update: 5/10/2017
Fuel Prices
-0.8%$2.58 / gallon
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