Overview

  • Last week, market rates fell 2.2% to $3.20. Compared to last year, rates are up 38.2%.
  • Flatbed rates fell the most in a comparable week since at least 2008. Rates declined 2.3% to $3.34.
  • Van rates declined 2.6% to $2.62. Dry van spot rates have fallen by a larger degree in a comparable week only once before.


Additional Data

  • For week 32 in the spot market, 3 of the 4 key market indicators decreased.
    • The overall Market Demand Index (MDI) fell 7.0 points to 127.9 as load availability decreased 2.8% and truck availability rose 2.6%.
    • Compared to last year, the MDI is up 46.2 points, or 56.7%.
  • National fuel prices remained at $5.31 per gallon from the previous week.
  • Last week, market rates fell 2.2% to $3.20. Compared to last year, rates are up 38.2%.
    • Refrigerated rates fell 0.8% to $3.30, and Specialized rates fell 1.5% to $3.26.
    • Compared to last year, Van rates are up 36.1%, Refrigerated rates are up 37.3%, Flatbed rates are up 41.1%, and Specialized rates are up 30.2%.