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DAT Trendlines™
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| Industry Trends | WEEK | MONTH | YEAR |
| Mar 18 – 24 vs. Mar 11 – 17 | Feb 2018 vs. Jan 2018 | Feb 2018 vs. Feb 2017 | |
| Spot Market Loads | +3.6% | –14% | +121% |
| Spot Market Capacity | +1.1% | +2.9% | –8.5% |
| Van Load-To-Truck | +0.7% | –29% | +185% |
| Van Rates (Spot) | –0.5% | –4.9% | +31% |
| Flatbed Load-To-Truck | +1.2% | +19% | +150% |
| Flatbed Rates (Spot) | +0.8% | –0.4% | +20% |
| Reefer Load-To-Truck | +3.7% | –39% | +106% |
| Reefer Rates (Spot) | +0.0% | –8.3% | +30% |
| Fuel Prices | +1.3% | +0.9% | +19% |
Average Flatbed Rate Increases
Mar 18 – 24 – Freight volumes are building and load-to-truck ratios increased for all three equipment types last week. The national average van rate dipped 1¢ per mile, while the average reefer rate held steady and the flatbed rate gained 2¢. Rates could go up as we approach Easter, the end of the quarter, and the beginning of the penalty phase of the ELD mandate on April 1.
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National average spot market rates for the past four weeks, including fuel surcharges, are shown in the above graph. Weekly rate snapshots reflect averages for the month to-date, from DAT RateView.
Last update: 3/27/2018 – Next update: 4/03/2018
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