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| Industry Trends | WEEK | MONTH | YEAR |
| Nov 4 - 10 vs. Oct 28 - Nov 3 |
Oct 2018 vs. Sep 2018 |
Oct 2018 vs. Oct 2017 |
|
| Spot Market Loads | +1.1% | -10.0% | -10% |
| Spot Market Capacity | +4.4% | +25% | +37% |
| Van Load-To-Truck | -9.0% | -32% | -15% |
| Van Rates (Spot) | +0.0% | -2.3% | +3.5% |
| Flatbed Load-To-Truck | +2.2% | -29% | -54% |
| Flatbed Rates (Spot) | -0.8% | -3.1% | +6.0% |
| Reefer Load-To-Truck | +4.0% | -22% | -39% |
| Reefer Rates (Spot) | +1.7% | -2.8% | +4.7% |
| Fuel Prices | -0.5% | +3.2% | +20% |
Nov 4 - 10 - Reefer rates are increasing as products make their way to grocery stores ahead of Thanksgiving. The national average reefer rate gained 4¢ and the reefer load-to-truck ratio bumped up 4%. Meanwhile, van rates are holding steady, while flatbed prices continue their seasonal decline. Van prices may turn upward soon as the holiday season is right around the corner.
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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: 11/12/2018 – Next update: 11/19/2018