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| Industry Trends | WEEK | MONTH | YEAR |
| Nov 6 – 12 vs. Oct 30 – Nov 5 | Oct 2016 vs. Sep 2016 | Oct 2016 vs. Oct 2015 | |
| Spot Market Loads | –1.2% | +2.8% | +52% |
| Spot Market Capacity | +3.2% | +3.4% | –4.2% |
| Van Load-To-Truck | –7.2% | –6.0% | +86% |
| Van Rates (Spot) | –1.8% | +2.5% | –2.9% |
| Flatbed Load-To-Truck | +0.1% | +13% | +47% |
| Flatbed Rates (Spot) | –1.0% | +1.6% | –4.5% |
| Reefer Load-To-Truck | –4.7% | –0.8% | +54% |
| Reefer Rates (Spot) | –1.0% | –0.5% | –2.1% |
| Fuel Prices | –1.2% | +2.5% | –2.6% |
Rates Remain Strong for Vans in Mid-November 
Rates Decline From Late-Season Peak
Nov 6 – 12 – Rates were down for vans, reefers, and flatbeds last week, after a big boost in the first few days of the month. Compared to the previous week, average rates fell 3¢ per mile for vans, 2¢ for reefers and 2¢ for flatbeds. Rates for vans and reefers remain very strong for this time of year, however.
The chart above depicts national average spot market rates, including fuel surcharges for the past four weeks. Rates are derived from DAT RateView.
Last update: 11/15/2016 – Next update: 11/22/2016
Fuel Prices
-1.2%$2.44 / gallon
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