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| Industry Trends | WEEK | MONTH | YEAR |
| Apr 8 - 14 vs. Apr 1 - 7 |
Mar 2018 vs. Feb 2018 |
Mar 2018 vs. Mar 2017 |
|
| Spot Market Loads | -0.8% | +27% | +92% |
| Spot Market Capacity | +11% | +14% | -7.0% |
| Van Load-To-Truck | -11% | -1.5% | +116% |
| Van Rates (Spot) | -1.3% | +1.4% | +32% |
| Flatbed Load-To-Truck | -6.9% | +37% | +148% |
| Flatbed Rates (Spot) | +0.0% | +6.8% | +25% |
| Reefer Load-To-Truck | -15% | +7.0% | +68% |
| Reefer Rates (Spot) | -1.6% | -0.4% | +28% |
| Fuel Prices | +0.0% | -1.9% | +17% |
Apr 8 - 14 - Rates moderated last week as capacity returned to the market. Truck posts increased for all three equipment types. The national average van rate declined 3¢ per mile, while the average reefer rate fell 4¢, and flatbed prices held steady. Rates for all three equipment types are still higher than their March averages, and the flatbed load-to-truck ratio has exceeded 100 loads per truck for the past three weeks.
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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: 4/16/2018 – Next update: 4/17/2018