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| Industry Trends | WEEK | MONTH | YEAR |
| Apr 30 – May 6 vs. Apr 23 – 29 | Apr 2017 vs. Mar 2017 | Apr 2017 vs. Apr 2016 | |
| Spot Market Loads | –5.9% | –0.3% | +91% |
| Spot Market Capacity | –0.4% | –12% | –6.6% |
| Van Load-To-Truck | –3.0% | +8.4% | +128% |
| Van Rates (Spot) | +1.8% | +2.5% | +11% |
| Flatbed Load-To-Truck | –11% | +20% | +103% |
| Flatbed Rates (Spot) | +1.0% | +2.0% | +8.9% |
| Reefer Load-To-Truck | +11% | +6.1% | +134% |
| Reefer Rates (Spot) | +1.5% | +3.7% | +7.8% |
| Fuel Prices | –0.5% | +1.1% | +20% |
Van and Reefer Rates Hit Highest Marks in Months 
Spring Harvests Increase Demand for Reefers
Apr 30 – May 6 – Rates rose for all trailer types last week, though there was a slight drop in load-to-truck ratios for vans and flatbeds. Van rates and reefer rates increased 3¢ per mile nationally, each hitting their highest marks since January. The national flatbed rates rose to its highest average in nearly two years.
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: 5/10/2017 – Next update: 5/17/2017
Fuel Prices
-0.8%$2.56 / gallon
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