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. Visit DAT Trendlines to see the full report.
The weekly rate snapshots below reflect national averages for the month to date, including fuel surcharges. The rates are derived from DAT RateView, trucking's most accurate pricing index.
0¢ Spot Van Rates
The van ratio declined to 4.7 loads per truck.
2¢ Spot Flatbed Rates
The flatbed ratio increased to 17.4 loads per truck.
4¢ Spot Reefer Rates
The reefer ratio rose to 7.0 loads per truck.
