Linehaul rates, shown through the year for spot market dry van loads as calculated minus an average fuel surcharge by DAT Freight & Analytics, have reached something of an apex in the most recent week, the company reported. The 7-day national average spot van linehaul rate increased 7 cents to $2.52 per mile, its highest mark of the year thus far just as ratios in the above chart posted increases signaling potential further growth. High-performing lanes included Los Angeles to Chicago — a key intermodal lane — up 5% and the number of loads moved increased by 19% compared to the previous week.