# Average spot truckload rates remain at two-year highs | FleetOwner

> Spot truckload rates remained at two-year highs for reefer, van and flatbed loads in the week ending September 16, 2017, according to DAT Solutions. Hurricanes Harvey and Irma disrupted supply chains, and load-to-truck ratios stayed elevated.

- Date: 2017-09-25 · published 2017-09-25T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: logistics · region US · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/12819-average-spot-truckload-rates-remain-at-two-year-highs-fleetowner
- Commodities: [Barge Freight (St. Louis)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/BARGE.md)

## Why it matters

Higher truckload rates raise the delivered cost of feed ingredients and finished feed, though the effect on grain futures is limited.

## Sources

- fleetowner.com: https://www.fleetowner.com/refrigerated-transporter/reefer-operations/article/21231202/average-spot-truckload-rates-remain-at-two-year-highs

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