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| Industry Trends | WEEK | MONTH | YEAR |
| Jun 10 - 16 vs. Jun 3 - 9 |
May 2018 vs. Apr 2018 |
May 2018 vs. May 2017 |
|
| Spot Market Loads | -6.4% | +12% | +105% |
| Spot Market Capacity | +5.4% | +11% | +4.8% |
| Van Load-To-Truck | -8.4% | +3.2% | +82% |
| Van Rates (Spot) | +0.4% | +0.5% | +28% |
| Flatbed Load-To-Truck | -19% | -6.3% | +171% |
| Flatbed Rates (Spot) | +0.4% | +3.0% | +31% |
| Reefer Load-To-Truck | -14% | +1.4% | +34% |
| Reefer Rates (Spot) | +0.4% | +4.1% | +25% |
| Fuel Prices | -0.6% | +4.8% | +27% |
Jun 10 - 16 - Although some capacity returned to the spot market after the Roadcheck inspection blitz, trucks were still hard to find last week, pushing prices upward for all three equipment types. The national average van rate increased 1¢ per mile, matching the record high set in early January. The average reefer rate also inched up 1¢, a penny below its January peak. And the national flatbed rate hit another record high, gaining 1¢ to reach $2.82 per mile.
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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: 6/18/2018 – Next update: 6/19/2018