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Industry Trends - Spot Market Industry Trends - Van Industry Trends - Flatbed Industry Trends - Reefer Industry Trends - Fuel Prices
Industry TrendsWEEKMONTHYEAR
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-Truck8.6%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-Truck11%10%+62%
Reefer Rates (Spot)1.0%1.5%+3.2%
Fuel Prices0.2%+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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