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| Industry Trends | WEEK | MONTH | YEAR |
| Jul 31 – Aug 6 vs. Jul 24 – 30 | Jul 2016 vs. Jun 2016 | Jul 2016 vs. Jul 2015 | |
| Spot Market Loads | –3.9% | –15% | +19% |
| Spot Market Capacity | +0.1% | –6.4% | –9.6% |
| Van Load-To-Truck | –2.2% | –2.4% | +60% |
| Van Rates (Spot) | +0.0% | +1.2% | –9.4% |
| Flatbed Load-To-Truck | –11% | –20% | +6.7% |
| Flatbed Rates (Spot) | +0.5% | –2.0% | –9.4% |
| Reefer Load-To-Truck | +3.6% | –8.4% | +16% |
| Reefer Rates (Spot) | +0.0% | –2.0% | –9.0% |
| Fuel Prices | –1.3% | –0.7% | –14% |
Reefer Demand Picks Up
Jul 31 – Aug 6 – Prices held steady for vans and reefers on the spot market, despite falling fuel surcharges, while the national flatbed rate added 1¢. Load availability slipped, but reefer demand was up, as the back-to-school grocery season coincides with late summer harvests.
Last update: 8/9/2016 – Next update: 8/16/2016
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