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| Industry Trends | WEEK | MONTH | YEAR |
| Oct 29 – Nov 4 vs. Oct 22 – 28 | Oct 2017 vs. Sep 2017 | Oct 2017 vs. Oct 2016 | |
| Spot Market Loads | +4.8% | +1.4% | +114% |
| Spot Market Capacity | –3.2% | +13% | +0.9% |
| Van Load-To-Truck | +11% | –12% | +106% |
| Van Rates (Spot) | +2.0% | +2.5% | +22% |
| Flatbed Load-To-Truck | –5.1% | –5.5% | +172% |
| Flatbed Rates (Spot) | –2.1% | +2.2% | +21% |
| Reefer Load-To-Truck | +22% | –14% | +77% |
| Reefer Rates (Spot) | +2.2% | +3.1% | +22% |
| Fuel Prices | +2.1% | +0.3% | +14% |
Rates Rebound for Vans and Reefers 
Flatbed Prices Start to Recede
Oct 29 – Nov 4 – Rates for vans and reefers shot up again after receding for three weeks in a row. Flatbed rates moved the other direction, edging down after two months of steady increases. Still, rates for all 3 equipment types have been well above seasonal norms for more than a month. The national average van rate increased 4¢ to $2.07 per mile, while reefer rates increased 5¢, to $2.37 per mile. The national average flatbed price declined 5¢ to $2.29 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: 11/8/2017 – Next update: 11/15/2017
Fuel Prices
+2.1%$2.88 / gallon
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