Monthly UpdateJul 9, 2026, 10:22 AM
DAT: Truckload Spot Rates Surge, Van Exceeds Contract
AI Summary
DAT Freight & Analytics, a Roper Technologies unit, reported that truckload rates climbed faster than freight volumes in June, indicating tighter capacity rather than stronger demand. The national average van truckload spot rate surpassed the contract rate for the first time since February 2022, while flatbed spot rates reached an all-time high. This trend suggests carriers are gaining pricing power across the board despite modest volume growth.
Key Highlights
- National average van spot rate reached $3.00/mile, up 11 cents from May.
- Van spot rate exceeded contract rate for the first time since February 2022.
- Flatbed spot rate hit an all-time high of $3.69/mile, up 4 cents from May.
- Spot linehaul rates increased at least 39% year-over-year across all equipment types.
- Van linehaul rate rose 21 cents to $2.37/mile in June.
- DAT Truckload Volume Index (TVI) for van increased 11% from May to 262.
- DAT Truckload Volume Index (TVI) for flatbed increased 12% from May to 308.
Price Impact
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