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National Van Demand and Capacity
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Hot Market Maps and Hot State Maps (above) in DAT RateView depict geographic trends in the load-to-truck ratio.
Check the DAT Freight Talk blog for regular updates on market conditions, regulations and industry trends.
The chart above depicts the national average load-to-truck ratio for vans from 2019 to the present.
About the Load-to-Truck Ratio
Load-to-truck ratios represent the number of loads posted for every truck posted on DAT Load Boards. The load-to-truck ratio is a sensitive, real-time indicator of the balance between spot market demand and capacity. Changes in the ratio often signal impending changes in rates. Learn more about load-to-truck ratios here.
National Load-to-Truck Ratio
National Fuel Prices
Percent Change: -0.2%
Fuel Price: $5.61 /gallon
Trendlines last updated: 5/19/2022 12:00:00 AM
Next update: 5/23/2022 12:00:00 AM