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Top 10 Markets for Van Loads in First Half of 2018

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In 2018, we've seen record volumes and record prices, with the national average rates for each trailer type setting all-time highs in June. In 2018, we could see as many as 35 markets with at least 1 million van load posts. Allentown, PA, and Richmond, VA, replaced Indianapolis and Buffalo, NY, in the top 10.

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Top 10 Markets for Reefer Loads in First Half of 2018

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As noted in our rundown of the top 10 markets for van load posts this year, 2018 has been a year of records on the spot market. Indianapolis, Twin Falls, ID, and Joliet, IL, each fell out of the top 10 from last year. Below are the top 10 markets for outbound reefer load posts through June. See the top 10 markets for van load posts.

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Spot market demand heats up out West

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Year-over-year, flatbed volumes are up 15-20% in February compared to 2018. Rock Island to Indianapolis dropped 53¢ $2.91/mi. The flatbed load-to-truck ratio increased 2% last week to 25.7 loads per truck. FLATBED TRENDS. Flatbed rates have drifted down in the last month, despite strong February volumes. Rising Rates.