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: $3.69
UPDATE 5/20/2025
Rates are Down
• Spot rates this week average $3.69, reflecting an 8.9% decrease from last week’s $4.05. This marks the second-largest weekly drop in the past two months and follows a stretch of rates hovering near $4.05.
• The dip may be tied to shifting demand, easing congestion, or increased carrier availability across certain markets. It’s a notable reset after a period of relative consistency.
• Compared to the same time last year, in May 2024, when rates averaged $3.51, this week’s rate reflects a 5.1% year-over-year increase, showing continued strength despite the recent pullback.
UPDATE 5/14/2025
Rates are Down
• Spot rates this week average $4.05, reflecting a 5.6% decrease from last week’s $4.29.
• Interestingly, this is the fourth time in the past five weeks that the average has landed at $4.05, indicating a possible pricing plateau despite last week’s brief spike.
• While certain markets continue to show strong demand, this return to $4.05 could point to short-term stabilization in overall market conditions.
• Compared to the same time last year, in May 2024, when rates averaged $3.25, this week’s rate reflects a 24.6% year-over-year increase.
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.
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