Spot rates not following normal trends

Load posts on the DAT One load board network are still elevated for this time of year, with freight networks disrupted by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. That's pushed truckloads that would normally move as contract shipments over to the spot market, with spot rates climbing during a time of year when we'd normally see declines in prices. NEW! Forecast freight prices with the one-of-a-kind RATECAST tool from DAT iQ. Learn More > For the latest freight forecasts in response to COVID-19, visit DAT.com/COVID-19. For more info on lane rates, read the Rate Trend of the Week on the DAT blog.

The charts below show the national average rates for the month to date, including fuel surcharges.