Fuel Prices

Percent Change: +0.4%

Fuel Price: $2.38 /gallon

Truckload demand dips heading into holiday season

National Spot Rates: Van, Flatbed, Reefer

Ratios fall with signs of prices plateauing

Nov 9 – 15 – With holiday retail freight in place and consumer packaged goods now sitting in warehouses for online shoppers, truckload demand on the spot market has declined. That’s pushed load-to-truck ratios lower, but localized capacity constraint continues to keep pressure on pricing.

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Fuel Prices

Percent Change: -0.4%

Fuel Price: $2.38 /gallon

Van spot rates set record high in October

National Spot Rates: Van, Flatbed, Reefer

Load-to-truck ratios rise to close month

Oct 26 – Nov 1 – The monthly national average for van rates hit an all-time high in October, topping the previous record that was set in September, as disrupted supply chains see more and more freight moved on the spot market. Load-to-truck ratios rose at month’s end after falling in recent weeks.

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Fuel Prices

Percent Change: +0.4%

Fuel Price: $2.4 /gallon

Spot market activity slips, but tight capacity remains

National Spot Rates: Van, Flatbed, Reefer

Rates begin to flatten as truckload demand edges downward

Oct 12 – 18 – Load-to-truck ratios fell for the second week in a row, a signal that truckload capacity has loosened. Truckload rates remain high due to imbalanced networks and tight capacity on specific lanes and markets.

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Fuel Prices

Percent Change: -0.4%

Fuel Price: $2.39 /gallon

National van rate sets all-time high in September

National Spot Rates: Van, Flatbed, Reefer

Q3 closes with a rush of spot market shipments

Sept 28 – Oct 4 – The national average for van rates set a new record high, hitting $2.38 in September – 6 cents higher than the previous record set in June 2018. Shippers have relied more and more on the spot market, with disruptions from the pandemic push freight away from the contract market, and capacity tightened last week with the rush to move freight ahead of the close of Q3.

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Fuel Prices

Percent Change: +0.0%

Fuel Price: $2.44 /gallon

Spot rate rally continues

National Spot Rates: Van, Flatbed, Reefer

Load board activity picks back up following holiday-shortened week

Sept 14 – 20 – Spot market truckload rates are in their longest continuous rally in five years, as supply chain disruptions continue to push truckload shipments over to the spot market. Load-to-truck ratios did decline for vans and reefers for the second straight week, however.

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Fuel Prices

Percent Change: +0.0%

Fuel Price: $2.43 /gallon

Spot rates hit new highs heading into holiday

National Spot Rates: Van, Flatbed, Reefer

Prices keep climbing ahead of Labor Day weekend

Aug 31 – Sept 6 – The average linehaul rate for dry van freight set an all-time record high in August (all-in spot rates were higher in June 2018 due to higher fuel surcharges). That momentum continued last week, with shippers and freight brokers paying higher prices to move freight ahead of the Labor Day weekend.

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Fuel Prices

Percent Change: +0.4%

Fuel Price: $2.43 /gallon

Spot market reacts to tropical storms

National Spot Rates: Van, Flatbed, Reefer

Ratios and rates rise

Aug 17 – 23 – Load posts rose last week, as shippers and logistics companies looked to the spot market to reposition freight ahead of Tropical Storms Marco and Laura. That’s pushed national average rates up to their highest levels since July 2018.

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Fuel Prices

Percent Change: +0.0%

Fuel Price: $2.43 /gallon

July national average rates were highest of the year

National Spot Rates: Van, Flatbed, Reefer

Capacity tightens to close the month

July 27 – Aug 2 – Supply chain disruptions caused by COVID-19 pushed more freight to the spot market, with national average truckload rates for vans, reefers and flatbeds each hitting their highest marks of the year in July. Tighter capacity also pushed load-to-truck ratios higher in the last week of the month, keeping pressure on prices.

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For more info on lane rates, read the Rate Trend of the Week on the DAT blog.

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Fuel Prices

Percent Change: +0.0%

Fuel Price: $2.44 /gallon

Some capacity returns but truckload rates still rise

National Spot Rates: Van, Flatbed, Reefer

Freight prices climb on high-traffic lanes

July 13 – 19 – Truck posts increased on the DAT One load board network last week, but the increase in capacity didn’t stop prices from continuing to climb across the board for each trailer type.

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Fuel Prices

Percent Change: +0.8%

Fuel Price: $2.42 /gallon

Spot rates rise ahead of Q2 close

National Spot Rates: Van, Flatbed, Reefer

Capacity tightens before Fourth of July

June 22 – 28 – Truckload rates and ratios spiked last week, with shippers looking to move freight before quarter end and the Fourth of July holiday weekend.

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Trendlines shows a weekly snapshot of the month-to-date for national average rates from DAT RateView. National average spot market rates for the past four months, including fuel surcharges, are shown in the three graphs, above.

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Fuel Prices

Percent Change: +0.4%

Fuel Price: $2.4 /gallon

Increased demand boosts truckload markets, but momentum has slowed

National Spot Rates: Van, Flatbed, Reefer

Spot rates and volumes maintain a steady climb

June 8 – 14 – More and more loads continue to enter the spot market, fueled by produce harvests along with businesses reopening in many parts of the country. The pace of that recovery slowed last week, while the number of new COVID-19 hotspots has grown.

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Fuel Prices

Percent Change: +0.0%

Fuel Price: $2.39 /gallon

Truckload market recovery speeds up during holiday week

National Spot Rates: Van, Flatbed, Reefer

Tighter capacity pushes prices higher heading into June

May 25 – 31 – Spot market recovery sped up last week, with large increases in load-to-truck ratios, indicating higher demand for dry van, refrigerated and flatbed shipments. Truckload rates followed suit, rising on most lanes and gaining momentum as we head into June, typically a peak month for the spot market.

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For more info on lane rates, read the Rate Trend of the Week on the DAT blog.

Trendlines shows a weekly snapshot of the month-to-date for national average rates from DAT RateView. National average spot market rates for the past four months, including fuel surcharges, are shown in the three graphs, above.

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Fuel Prices

Percent Change: -0.4%

Fuel Price: $2.39 /gallon

Rates rise as number of available trucks drops

National Spot Rates: Van, Flatbed, Reefer

Seasonal increase in demand offers relief for carriers

May 11 – 17 – Spot market metrics continued their upward trend last week, with ratios on the DAT One network climbing in response to seasonal demand. As some states attempt to return to normal life and produce enters supply chains, the increased demand brings some relief for carriers that have struggled with low rates during the COVID-19 crisis.

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For more info on lane rates, read the Rate Trend of the Week on the DAT blog.

Trendlines shows a weekly snapshot of the month-to-date for national average rates from DAT RateView. National average spot market rates for the past four months, including fuel surcharges, are shown in the three graphs, above.

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Fuel Prices

Percent Change: -1.7%

Fuel Price: $2.4 /gallon

Truckload volumes show signs of recovery

National Spot Rates: Van, Flatbed, Reefer

Produce season puts pressure on pricing

May 4 – 10 – For the first time since late March, rates rose on most high-traffic lanes last week. Load posts on the DAT One network also continued to climb, with businesses reopening in some states and produce season increasing the demand for truckload shipments. Prices and load-to-truck ratios remain low, but freight markets appear to have turned the corner.

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For more info on lane rates, read the Rate Trend of the Week on the DAT blog.

Trendlines shows a weekly snapshot of the month-to-date for national average rates from DAT RateView. National average spot market rates for the past four months, including fuel surcharges, are shown in the three graphs, above.

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Fuel Prices

Percent Change: -1.6%

Fuel Price: $2.55 /gallon

Truckload spot rates and volumes head for the bottom

National Spot Rates: Van, Flatbed, Reefer

Downward trend has not flattened out yet

Apr. 13 – 19 – There’s not much good news for truckers this week. Spot rates continue to fall for vans, reefers, and flatbeds, and declining load-to-truck ratios signal that a rebound is not happening just yet. The weak freight market reflects the economic malaise due to coronavirus-related shutdowns and historically low oil prices.

For more info on lane rates, read the Rate Trend of the Week on the DAT blog.

Trendlines shows a weekly snapshot of the month-to-date for national average rates from DAT RateView. National average spot market rates for the past four months, including fuel surcharges, are shown in the three graphs, above.

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Fuel Prices

Percent Change: -1.4%

Fuel Price: $2.81 /gallon

Van and reefer rates rise sharply due to urgent re-stocking

National Spot Rates: Van, Flatbed, Reefer

Truckers report long delays to pick up and deliver loads

Mar 16 – 22 – Urgent orders of retail goods continue to drive spot rates up for van and reefer equipment. Anxious shoppers buy as much as they can on each trip. Retailers, including e-commerce outlets, rely increasingly on spot market providers to re-stock shelves at a moment’s notice, while truckers report long wait times at pickup and delivery points.

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For more info on lane rates, read the Rate Trend of the Week on the DAT blog.

Trendlines shows a weekly snapshot of the month-to-date for national average rates from DAT RateView. National average spot market rates for the past four months, including fuel surcharges, are shown in the three graphs, above.

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Fuel Prices

Percent Change: -0.3%

Fuel Price: $2.88 /gallon

Rates spring forward for all equipment types

National Spot Rates: Van, Flatbed, Reefer

Demand heats up in the Southeast region

Mar 2 – 8 – Truckload rates are starting to gain traction in the first week of March. Volumes are increasing seasonally, despite coronavirus-fueled unrest in the equity markets. Retailers are playing a role, replenishing inventories as consumers clear store shelves of emergency supplies. Flatbeds are also in demand, especially in the Southeast, home to 7 of the top 10 fastest-growing markets for new single-family homes in 2020.

For more info on lane rates, read the Rate Trend of the Week on the DAT blog.

Trendlines shows a weekly snapshot of the month-to-date for national average rates from DAT RateView. National average spot market rates for the past four months, including fuel surcharges, are shown in the three graphs, above.

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Fuel Prices

Percent Change: -1.7%

Fuel Price: $2.91 /gallon

Truckload rates get ready to rebound

National Spot Rates: Van, Flatbed, Reefer

Freight volumes hold steady, pricing edges up

Feb 17 – 23 – Spring could be coming early to truckload freight. Load counts are holding steady and load-to-truck ratios are showing signs of life, for vans, reefers, and flatbeds. Rates are even starting to trend up, especially in the eastern half of the country.

For more info on lane rates, read the Rate Trend of the Week on the DAT blog.

Trendlines shows a weekly snapshot of the month-to-date for national average rates from DAT RateView. National average spot market rates for the past four months, including fuel surcharges, are shown in the three graphs, above.

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Fuel Prices

Percent Change: -1.7%

Fuel Price: $2.96 /gallon

Freight rates get ready to rebound

National Spot Rates: Van, Flatbed, Reefer

Load-to-truck ratios signal an early spring

Feb 3 – 9 – Freight rates may have hit the bottom already, as rising load-to-truck ratios indicate an impending rebound for truckload pricing. Lower-priced lanes were the first to thaw, but other rates are also likely to gain strength in the coming weeks.

For more info on lane rates, read the Rate Trend of the Week on the DAT blog.

Trendlines shows a weekly snapshot of the month-to-date for national average rates from DAT RateView. National average spot market rates for the past four months, including fuel surcharges, are shown in the three graphs, above.

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Fuel Prices

Percent Change: -0.7%

Fuel Price: $3.06 /gallon

Freight drops into low gear for the winter lull

National Spot Rates: Van, Flatbed, Reefer

Truckload rates slide for vans and reefers

Jan 20 – 26 – The slow season is here, and truckload rates continue to slide. Pricing slipped lower on all but a few of the highest-volume lanes last week, and declining load-to-truck ratios signal that the downward trend could continue through February.

For more info on lane rates, read the Rate Trend of the Week on the DAT blog.

Trendlines shows a weekly snapshot of the month-to-date for national average rates from DAT RateView. National average spot market rates for the past four months, including fuel surcharges, are shown in the three graphs, above.

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Fuel Prices

Percent Change: +0.0%

Fuel Price: $3.07 /gallon

Rates increase during holiday-shortened week

National Spot Rates: Van, Flatbed, Reefer

Shippers rush freight out ahead of holiday weekend

Nov 25-Dec 1 – The Thanksgiving holiday led to a shortened work week that boosted rates for vans and reefers. Van freight had to arrive by Black Friday, and reefers delivered last-minute items ahead of Thanksgiving Day. Rates continued to rise after the 30th, a signal that pressure is likely to continue in the run-up to Christmas..

For more info, read the Rate Trend of the Week.

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Fuel Prices

Percent Change: +0.0%

Fuel Price: $3.06 /gallon

Freight volumes build ahead of Thanksgiving

National Spot Rates: Van, Flatbed, Reefer

Van and reefer rates up slightly

Nov 11-17 – Van and reefer load-to-truck ratios got a big boost last week, rising more than 20%. Vans are moving retail products in preparation for Black Friday and reefers are hauling fresh food ahead of Thanksgiving. Rates, however, have remained fairly stable. Van and reefer rates saw a slight increase, while flatbed rates declined.

For more info, read the Rate Trend of the Week.

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Fuel Prices

Percent Change: +0.0%

Fuel Price: $3.05 /gallon

Rates improve as holiday freight starts to move

National Spot Rates: Van, Flatbed, Reefer

Load-to-truck ratios up for vans, reefers, flatbeds

Oct 28 – Nov 3 – More loads left the West Coast ports, heading toward retail distribution centers in advance of the holiday shopping season. The additional volume shored up van rates at the end of the month. Volume rose for reefers and flatbeds, as well, driving up load-to-truck ratios in major markets across the country.

For more info, read the Rate Trend of the Week.

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Fuel Prices

Percent Change: +0.0%

Fuel Price: $3.05 /gallon

Volumes rise in key markets

National Spot Rates: Van, Flatbed, Reefer

Rates could soon follow

Oct 14 – 21 – Spot market volumes increased on many high-traffic lanes last week, and demand was higher in the key markets of Chicago, Dallas, and Los Angeles. That hasn’t pushed van, reefer, or flatbed rates higher yet, but we could start to see prices move upward this week.

For more info, read the Rate Trend of the Week.

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Industry Trends		WEEK JUN 24 – JUN 30 VS. JUN 17 – JUN 23	MONTH JUN 2019 VS. MAY 2019	YEAR JUN 2019 VS. JUN 2018
	Spot Market Loads	+11.9%	+35.9%	-50.3%
	Spot Market Capacity	-5.9%	-18.8%	+29.9%
	Van Load-To-Truck	+20.9%	+76.2%	-50.3%
	Van Rates (Spot)	+2.4%	+5.6%	-18.3%
	Flatbed Load-To-Truck	+10.1%	+57.2%	-74.5%
	Flatbed Rates (Spot)	+0.6%	+1.2%	-18.2%
	Reefer Load-To-Truck	+28.4%	+80.0%	-55.0%
	Reefer Rates (Spot)	+1.5%	+4.9%	-16.8%
	Fuel Prices	-0.9%	-2.3%	-5.0%

Fuel Prices

Percent Change: -1.0%

Fuel Price: $3.04 /gallon

Q2 ends on a strong note

National Spot Rates: Van, Flatbed, Reefer

Capacity tightens in last week of June

Jun 24 – 30 – The end of the second quarter brought higher truckload demand last week. The increased load-to-truck ratio pushed prices higher, with the national averages for van and reefer rates hitting their highest marks since January. The June averages for each were 10¢ higher than in May, while June’s national flatbed rate was 3¢ higher than the May average.

For more info, read the Rate Trend of the Week.

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Industry Trends		WEEK JUN 10 – JUN 16 VS. JUN 03 – JUN 09	MONTH MAY 2019 VS. APR 2019	YEAR MAY 2019 VS. MAY 2018
	Spot Market Loads	-9.8%	-10.6%	-62.6%
	Spot Market Capacity	+13.8%	+2.5%	+32.7%
	Van Load-To-Truck	-22.7%	+22.1%	-54.4%
	Van Rates (Spot)	+1.0%	-0.8%	-16.9%
	Flatbed Load-To-Truck	-14.1%	-42.9%	-85.6%
	Flatbed Rates (Spot)	+0.0%	-2.2%	-16.1%
	Reefer Load-To-Truck	-30.5%	+10.1%	-60.2%
	Reefer Rates (Spot)	-1.2%	+0.1%	-15.4%
	Fuel Prices	-1.0%	+1.3%	-2.6%

Fuel Prices

Percent Change: -1.3%

Fuel Price: $3.1 /gallon

Capacity rebounds after Road check

National Spot Rates: Van, Flatbed, Reefer

Ratios fall but national rates hold steady

Jun 10 – 16 – Trucks returned to the highways last week after the annual Roadcheck inspection blitz put a squeeze on capacity in the previous week. That pushed load-to-truck ratios lower for each trailer type, and many lanes that saw major rate increases during Roadcheck had declines last week. Still, national average rates for vans and reefers remain the highest they’ve been since January.

For more info, read the Rate Trend of the Week.

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Industry Trends		WEEK MAY 20 – MAY 26 VS. MAY 13 – MAY 19	MONTH MAY 2019 VS. APR 2019	YEAR MAY 2019 VS. MAY 2018
	Spot Market Loads	+1.7%	-30.2%	-70.8%
	Spot Market Capacity	-1.8%	-14.5%	+10.6%
	Van Load-To-Truck	+10.1%	+10.6%	-58.7%
	Van Rates (Spot)	+0.3%	-0.9%	-17.0%
	Flatbed Load-To-Truck	-6.5%	-0.9%	-17.0%
	Flatbed Rates (Spot)	-1.3%	-2.3%	-16.2%
	Reefer Load-To-Truck	+12.2%	+1.5%	-63.3%
	Reefer Rates (Spot)	+0.0%	+0.2%	-15.3%
	Fuel Prices	+0.1%	+1.3%	-2.6%

Fuel Prices

Percent Change: +0.0%

Fuel Price: $3.16 /gallon

Prices get a push from holiday rush

National Spot Rates: Van, Flatbed, Reefer

Van and reefer rates get summertime boost

May 20 – 26 – Summer is here unofficially, and the truckload spot market finally started to heat up last week. Load-to-truck ratios rose for van and reefer freight heading into Memorial Day weekend, which contributed to higher rates on many major lanes. Meanwhile, flatbed demand continued to soften.

For more info, read the Rate Trend of the Week.

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Industry Trends		WEEK MAY 13 – MAY 19 VS. MAY 06 – MAY 12	MONTH APR 2019 VS. MAR 2019	YEAR APR 2019 VS. APR 2018
	Spot Market Loads	-1.5%	+3.1%	-53.5%
	Spot Market Capacity	-1.7%	+9.8%	+42.3%
	Van Load-To-Truck	+3.4%	-7.9%	-58.9%
	Van Rates (Spot)	+1.0%	-2.7%	-16.1%
	Flatbed Load-To-Truck	-5.3%	-2.7%	-16.1%
	Flatbed Rates (Spot)	-0.3%	-0.4%	-11.8%
	Reefer Load-To-Truck	+11.3%	-12.1%	-60.9%
	Reefer Rates (Spot)	-0.5%	-1.1%	-11.6%
	Fuel Prices	-0.3%	+1.5%	+0.8%

Fuel Prices

Percent Change: -0.3%

Fuel Price: $3.16 /gallon

Spot market sends mixed messages

National Spot Rates: Van, Flatbed, Reefer

Truckload rates stick to holding pattern

May 13 – 19 – Higher truckload volumes in the East were offset by declines in the West, as spot market rates still haven’t turned the corner ahead of peak shipping season. For more info, read the Rate Trend of the Week.

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Industry Trends		WEEK APR 29 – MAY 05 VS. APR 22 – APR 28	MONTH APR 2019 VS. MAR 2019	YEAR APR 2019 VS. APR 2018
	Spot Market Loads	+4.2%	+3.1%	-53.5%
	Spot Market Capacity	+1.6%	+9.8%	+42.3%
	Van Load-To-Truck	+9.1%	-7.9%	-58.9%
	Van Rates (Spot)	+2.0%	-2.6%	-16.0%
	Flatbed Load-To-Truck	-7.1%	-2.6%	-16.0%
	Flatbed Rates (Spot)	+0.1%	+0.0%	-11.5%
	Reefer Load-To-Truck	+15.7%	-12.1%	-60.9%
	Reefer Rates (Spot)	+2.6%	-1.1%	-11.5%
	Fuel Prices	+0.7%	+1.5%	+0.8%

Fuel Prices

Percent Change: +0.6%

Fuel Price: $3.17 /gallon

Spring has sprung for truckload freight

National Spot Rates: Van, Flatbed, Reefer

Better weather leads to higher demand

April 29 – May 5 – Van and reefer rates are turning upward in May, edging above the April averages after several weeks of declines. Flatbed rates are stable, compared to last month.

Trendlines shows a weekly snapshot of the month-to-date for national average rates from DAT RateView. National average spot market rates for the past four months, including fuel surcharges, are shown in the three graphs, above.

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Industry Trends		WEEK APR 15 – APR 21 VS. APR 08 – APR 14	MONTH MAR 2019 VS. FEB 2019	YEAR MAR 2019 VS. MAR 2018
	Spot Market Loads	-13.4%	+8.7%	-54.7%
	Spot Market Capacity	+0.3%	+16.1%	+36.1%
	Van Load-To-Truck	+4.9%	-22.4%	-63.3%
	Van Rates (Spot)	+1.3%	-1.8%	-13.6%
	Flatbed Load-To-Truck	-27.6%	-1.8%	-13.6%
	Flatbed Rates (Spot)	+0.2%	+0.4%	-7.7%
	Reefer Load-To-Truck	+6.0%	-21.1%	-63.2%
	Reefer Rates (Spot)	+1.9%	-1.9%	-9.7%
	Fuel Prices	+0.8%	+2.6%	+2.9%

Fuel Prices

Percent Change: +0.3%

Fuel Price: $3.09 /gallon

Easter week starts strong, finishes weak

National Spot Rates: Van, Flatbed, Reefer

Van rates dip

April 14 – 20 – Last week began with solid demand, but activity tapered off as Good Friday and the Easter weekend approached. Load-to-truck ratios peaked on Tuesday for all three trailer types, but were down sharply by Friday. The national average van rate is 3¢ lower than the March average, reefer rates are 2¢ lower, and flatbed averages are unchanged.

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Industry Trends		WEEK APR 01 – APR 07 VS. MAR 25 – MAR 31	MONTH MAR 2019 VS. FEB 2019	YEAR MAR 2019 VS. MAR 2018
	Spot Market Loads	-2.3%	+8.7%	-54.7%
	Spot Market Capacity	+8.8%	+16.1%	+36.1%
	Van Load-To-Truck	-23.9%	-22.4%	-63.3%
	Van Rates (Spot)	+1.0%	-1.9%	-13.6%
	Flatbed Load-To-Truck	-2.4%	-1.9%	-13.6%
	Flatbed Rates (Spot)	+0.9%	+0.3%	-7.7%
	Reefer Load-To-Truck	-13.3%	-21.1%	-63.2%
	Reefer Rates (Spot)	+1.0%	-1.9%	-9.8%
	Fuel Prices	-0.1%	+2.6%	+2.9%

Fuel Prices

Percent Change: +0.3%

Fuel Price: $3.08 /gallon

Spot freight rates stuck in neutral

National Spot Rates: Van, Flatbed, Reefer

Truck availability keeps pressure off prices

April 1 – 7 – Spot market capacity continued to outpace truckload demand last week, as evidenced by falling load-to-truck ratios for each trailer type. Freight volumes actually rose, compared to a year ago, but the availability of trucks has kept the monthly national average rates for vans and reefers mostly in neutral. Flatbed rates have climbed in April.

Trendlines shows a weekly snapshot of the month-to-date for national average rates from DAT RateView. National average spot market rates for the past four months, including fuel surcharges, are shown in the three graphs, above.

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Last update: 4/9/2019 – Next update: 4/23/2019

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Industry Trends		WEEK MAR 18 – MAR 24 VS. MAR 11 – MAR 17	MONTH FEB 2019 VS. JAN 2019	YEAR FEB 2019 VS. FEB 2018
	Spot Market Loads	+0.5%	-4.6%	-42.9%
	Spot Market Capacity	+5.0%	-11.4%	+35.9%
	Van Load-To-Truck	-13.9%	+8.8%	-49.8%
	Van Rates (Spot)	+0.7%	-3.3%	-11.3%
	Flatbed Load-To-Truck	+13.5%	-3.3%	-11.3%
	Flatbed Rates (Spot)	+1.1%	-1.0%	-1.6%
	Reefer Load-To-Truck	-16.9%	-7.4%	-48.2%
	Reefer Rates (Spot)	+0.6%	-4.2%	-8.7%
	Fuel Prices	-0.3%	+0.6%	-1.6%

Spot market still waiting for spring

National Spot Rates: Van, Flatbed, Reefer

Fuel Prices

Percent Change: +0.0%

Fuel Price: $3.08 /gallon

National Spot Rates: Van, Flatbed, Reefer

Freight rates slow to rebound

Mar 18 – 24 – The bomb cyclone rerouted supply chains two weeks ago, and flooding continues in the Midwest. Freight markets have been slow to rebound, and a major tank fire in Houston added further disruption last week. Volumes are still strong compared to last year, but extra capacity has kept national average rates in check for vans, reefers and flatbeds in March.

Trendlines shows a weekly snapshot of the month-to-date for national average rates from DAT RateView. National average spot market rates for the past four months, including fuel surcharges, are shown in the three graphs, above.

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Last update: 3/26/2019 – Next update: 4/9/2019

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