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| Industry Trends | WEEK | MONTH | YEAR |
| May 7 – 13 vs. Apr 30 – May 6 | Apr 2017 vs. Mar 2017 | Apr 2017 vs. Apr 2016 | |
| Spot Market Loads | –1.5% | –0.3% | +91% |
| Spot Market Capacity | +1.8% | –12% | –6.6% |
| Van Load-To-Truck | –0.2% | +8.4% | +128% |
| Van Rates (Spot) | –1.2% | +2.5% | +11% |
| Flatbed Load-To-Truck | –6.2% | +20% | +103% |
| Flatbed Rates (Spot) | –0.5% | +2.0% | +8.9% |
| Reefer Load-To-Truck | –5.6% | +6.1% | +134% |
| Reefer Rates (Spot) | +1.0% | +3.7% | +7.8% |
| Fuel Prices | –0.7% | +1.1% | +20% |
Short Haul Rates Climb, While Long Haul Van Rates Slip 
Spring Harvests Boost Reefer Rates
May 7 – 13 – Last week, the national average van rate retreated 2¢ per mile after hitting its highest point since January the previous week. Likewise, the national flatbed rate dipped 1¢ last week after reaching its highest level in nearly two years the week before. Spring produce coming out of California and Central Florida helped boost the average reefer rate up 2¢ 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: 5/17/2017 – Next update: 5/24/2017
Fuel Prices
-0.8%$2.54 / gallon
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