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| Industry Trends | WEEK | MONTH | YEAR |
| Feb 5 – 11 vs. Jan 29 – Feb 4 | Jan 2017 vs. Dec 2016 | Jan 2017 vs. Jan 2016 | |
| Spot Market Loads | +1.7% | +0.6% | +100% |
| Spot Market Capacity | +3.2% | +5.2% | +5.2% |
| Van Load-To-Truck | –8.6% | –13% | +76% |
| Van Rates (Spot) | –1.8% | –2.9% | +1.2% |
| Flatbed Load-To-Truck | +13% | +14% | +164% |
| Flatbed Rates (Spot) | +2.1% | –2.6% | +1.6% |
| Reefer Load-To-Truck | –11% | –10% | +62% |
| Reefer Rates (Spot) | –1.0% | –1.5% | +3.2% |
| Fuel Prices | –0.2% | +2.8% | +20% |
Van and Reefer Rates Continue to Slide 
National Flatbed Rate Adds 4¢
Feb 5 – 11 – Van and reefer rates continued to decline, which is typical for what’s normally a slow month for freight, but spot market volumes last week were strong for this time of year. The national flatbed rate rose 4¢ per mile last week.
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: 2/15/2017 – Next update: 2/22/2017
Fuel Prices
+0.0%$2.56 / gallon
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