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| Industry Trends | WEEK | MONTH | YEAR |
| Nov 25 - Dec 1 vs. Nov 18 - 24 |
Nov 2018 vs. Oct 2018 |
Nov 2018 vs. Nov 2017 |
|
| Spot Market Loads | +54% | -1.8% | -8.3% |
| Spot Market Capacity | +21% | -10% | +30% |
| Van Load-To-Truck | +13% | +14% | -19% |
| Van Rates (Spot) | +0.5% | +0.0% | +0.5% |
| Flatbed Load-To-Truck | +51% | +1.6% | -36% |
| Flatbed Rates (Spot) | +0.0% | -2.8% | +3.4% |
| Reefer Load-To-Truck | +33% | +14% | -40% |
| Reefer Rates (Spot) | +0.4% | +2.5% | +2.1% |
| Fuel Prices | -0.6% | -2.0% | +13% |
Nov 25 - Dec 1 - Demand for vans was exceptionally strong last week, especially in lanes associated with retail and e-commerce freight. Both the national average van rate and reefer rate increased 1¢ per mile, while the national flatbed rate held steady, halting an 8-week decline. Load-to-truck ratios increased for all three equipment types and demand is expected to remain strong through the holidays.
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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: 12/3/2018 – Next update: 12/10/2018