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| Industry Trends | WEEK | MONTH | YEAR |
| Jan 29 – Feb 4 vs. Jan 22 – 28 | Jan 2017 vs. Dec 2016 | Jan 2017 vs. Jan 2016 | |
| Spot Market Loads | +7.7% | +0.6% | +100% |
| Spot Market Capacity | –2.1% | +5.2% | +5.2% |
| Van Load-To-Truck | +2.9% | –13% | +76% |
| Van Rates (Spot) | –1.8% | –2.9% | +1.2% |
| Flatbed Load-To-Truck | +21% | +14% | +164% |
| Flatbed Rates (Spot) | +0.5% | –2.6% | +1.6% |
| Reefer Load-To-Truck | –1.9% | –10% | +62% |
| Reefer Rates (Spot) | –3.0% | –1.5% | +3.2% |
| Fuel Prices | +0.0% | +2.8% | +20% |
Van and Reefer Rates Fall in Slow Season
National Flatbed Rate Adds 1¢
Jan 29 – Feb 4 – There was an uptick in spot market volumes last week, which followed a couple weeks of declining load posts. Van and reefer rates continued to decline during the slow season, but the national averages for each trailer type remain higher than they were in February 2016. The national flatbed rate rose 1¢ per mile.
The chart above depicts national average spot market rates for the past four weeks, including fuel surcharges. Weekly rate snapshots reflect averages for the month to-date, from DAT RateView.
Last update: 2/8/2017 – Next update: 2/15/2017
Fuel Prices
+0.0%$2.56 / gallon
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