The Data Desk
Van and reefer linehaul ticked up for the third straight week while load-to-truck ratios pushed past seasonal norms. Brokers report shippers re-engaging on contract bids as tender rejections climb.
Week of May 18, 2026 · Published 5/19/2026
$1.68/mi
National Van Spot Linehaul
$2.02/mi
National Reefer Spot Linehaul
$2.10/mi
National Flatbed Spot Linehaul
6.82%
Outbound Tender Reject Index (Van)
5.41
Van Load-to-Truck Ratio
$3.74/gal
US Avg Retail Diesel
1.108
Cass Freight Shipments Index
-1,284
FMCSA New Authorities (net)
Sources: DAT iQ, FreightWaves SONAR, EIA, Cass Information Systems, FMCSA SAFER. Figures rounded; spot rates are 7-day national averages excluding fuel surcharge unless noted.