Spot Market Rates

Spot Market Intelligence

Spot Market Rates

Track real-world rate pressure across the lanes that matter. This page is built to help carriers and dispatchers understand what the spot market is signaling right now—so you can price with confidence, protect margin, and avoid running “busy” but broke.

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📊 The Truck Ledger — DAT Regional Spot Rate Ticker Updated Spot Market Averages

These regional DAT spot rates help carriers benchmark offers, protect RPM, and plan better lanes. Use them to compare quotes, understand regional demand, and make faster decisions for van, flatbed, and reefer freight.

Source: DAT National Rate Map (fuel included)
Updated: from DAT screenshots
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NE Northeast SE Southeast MW Midwest SC South Central W West
VanW$2.27 VanMW$2.65 VanSC$2.18 VanSE$2.18 VanNE$2.17 • FlatbedW$2.29 FlatbedMW$2.77 FlatbedSC$2.56 FlatbedSE$2.73 FlatbedNE$2.47 • ReeferW$2.88 ReeferMW$3.23 ReeferSC$2.90 ReeferSE$2.45 ReeferNE$2.43 VanW$2.27 VanMW$2.65 VanSC$2.18 VanSE$2.18 VanNE$2.17 • FlatbedW$2.29 FlatbedMW$2.77 FlatbedSC$2.56 FlatbedSE$2.73 FlatbedNE$2.47 • ReeferW$2.88 ReeferMW$3.23 ReeferSC$2.90 ReeferSE$2.45 ReeferNE$2.43

Negotiate Higher RPM

Benchmark offers vs. regional averages, then negotiate using deadhead, appointment risk, and lane demand.

Smarter Lane Planning

Use averages as a baseline to pick better outbound regions for van, reefer, and flatbed.

Carrier-First Decisions

Turn rate data into action: compare quotes, reduce bad miles, and choose routes with better demand.