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Industry TrendsWEEKMONTHYEAR
Oct 16 – 22 vs.
Oct 9 – 15
Sep 2016 vs.
Aug 2016
Sep 2016 vs.
Sep 2015
Spot Market Loads+1.8%+2.8%+34%
Spot Market Capacity+2.5%7.2%1.8%
Van Load-To-Truck6.4%+9.7%+63%
Van Rates (Spot)+0.0%+1.2%6.4%
Flatbed Load-To-Truck+6.3%+20%+22%
Flatbed Rates (Spot)0.5%1.1%8.3%
Reefer Load-To-Truck+1.5%+7.8%+26%
Reefer Rates (Spot)0.5%+1.1%5.0%
Fuel Prices+0.0%+1.9%4.4%
Van Load Volume Falls 3% After Brief Surge

Rates Dip 1¢ Per Mile for Reefers and Flatbeds

Oct 16 – 22 – Load posts increased for flatbeds and reefers last week, but van load volume fell 3% after a brief surge in the previous week. Nationally, average rates slipped 1¢ per mile for reefers and flatbeds, but van rates held steady.

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: 10/25/2016 – Next update: 11/1/2016

Fuel Prices
+0.0%$2.48 / gallon
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