Intermodal Spot Rate Tracker
DrayNow Intermodal Spot Rate Tracker
Meet the DrayNow Intermodal Spot Rate Tracker
Spot rates are fluctuating faster than ever, and DrayNow is here to help you and your business make more data-based decisions. Now, DrayNow is making our instant spot rate data available to all! Get the most up-to-date data for each week.
DrayNow wants to make intermodal freight movement as transparent as possible. Now carriers, brokers, and shippers can make more informed decisions on how to move freight.
This is also a great resource to compare with ever-changing diesel prices. It’s important to check out these intermodal spot rates along with diesel costs for the benefit of your business.
Check out our blog, which shows how carriers can best utilize this feature in their daily operations, and this blog about Leveraging Data Analytics for Efficient Drayage Operations.
Come back each week for updated rates and highlights on the spot market.
Average Spot Rate Per Mile: $4.29
UPDATE 5/06/2025
Rates are Up
• Spot rates this week average $4.29, reflecting a 5.9% increase from last week’s $4.05. This marks the second consecutive week of rising rates, indicating growing momentum in the market.
• Sustained increases like this may point to tightening capacity or a pickup in seasonal demand as we approach the summer months.
• Compared to the same time last year, in April 2024, when rates averaged $3.38, this week’s average represents a 26.9% year-over-year increase, continuing to show significant market strength.
UPDATE 4/29/2025
Rates are Stable
• Spot rates this week average $4.05, remaining flat compared to last week's $4.05. After last week's sharp increase, rates have held steady, suggesting a potential stabilization in the market.
• This leveling off could indicate that supply and demand are balancing out, at least temporarily, following recent volatility.
• Compared to the same time last year, when rates averaged $3.34, this week reflects a 21.3% year-over-year increase, continuing to show strong market performance relative to 2023.
UPDATE 4/22/2025
Rates are Up
• Spot rates this week average $4.05, reflecting a 17.4% increase from last week’s $3.45. This sharp rise marks the largest week-over-week gain in recent months and could signal a shift in momentum as we head into peak shipping season.
• The spike may be driven by tightening capacity or increased demand in key markets, and it’s worth watching whether this upward trend holds in the coming weeks.
• Compared to the same time last year, when rates averaged $3.27, this week shows a 23.9% year-over-year increase, highlighting the strength of the current market relative to 2023 levels.
UPDATE 4/15/2025
Rates are Up
• Spot rates this week average $3.45, marking a 0.6% increase from last week's $3.43. While the change is modest, it could indicate early signs of stabilization after recent fluctuations.
• Market conditions appear to be steadying, with pricing holding relatively firm as carriers and shippers adapt to current demand.
• Compared to the same time last year, when rates averaged $3.49, this week reflects a 1.1% year-over-year decrease, pointing to a market that continues to hover close to 2023 levels despite ongoing economic pressures.
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