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DAT Trendlines™
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| Industry Trends | WEEK | MONTH | YEAR |
| Jan 21 – 27 vs. Jan 14 – 20 | Dec 2017 vs. Nov 2017 | Dec 2017 vs. Dec 2016 | |
| Spot Market Loads | –3.0% | +7.0% | +86% |
| Spot Market Capacity | +8.3% | –14% | –5.9% |
| Van Load-To-Truck | –13% | +31% | +138% |
| Van Rates (Spot) | –0.4% | +1.9% | +22% |
| Flatbed Load-To-Truck | +0.0% | +23% | +77% |
| Flatbed Rates (Spot) | –0.4% | +0.0% | +19% |
| Reefer Load-To-Truck | –17% | +18% | +73% |
| Reefer Rates (Spot) | –1.1% | +1.2% | +24% |
| Fuel Prices | –0.1% | +0.0% | +16% |
Load-to-Truck Ratios Ease Off
Jan 21 – 27 – Rates declined for the third week straight, but remain higher than at any point in 2017. Load-to-truck ratios have eased off from record highs, but the ELD mandate, a healthy economy and regional snowstorms continue to exert pressure on truckload capacity. National average rates dipped 1¢ for vans and flatbeds last week, while the average reefer rate dropped 3¢.
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National average spot market rates for the past four weeks, including fuel surcharges, are shown in the above graph. Weekly rate snapshots reflect averages for the month to-date, from DAT RateView.
Last update: 1/30/2018 – Next update: 2/6/2018
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