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DAT Trendlines™
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| Industry Trends | WEEK | MONTH | YEAR |
| Jan 28 – Feb 3 vs. Jan 21 – 27 | Jan 2018 vs. Dec 2017 | Jan 2018 vs. Jan 2017 | |
| Spot Market Loads | –5.7% | +26% | +134% |
| Spot Market Capacity | +2.5% | +4.1% | –6.9% |
| Van Load-To-Truck | –19% | +9.5% | +200% |
| Van Rates (Spot) | –1.3% | +7.1% | +35% |
| Flatbed Load-To-Truck | +15% | +57% | +144% |
| Flatbed Rates (Spot) | –5.4% | +3.0% | +24% |
| Reefer Load-To-Truck | –20% | +14% | +118% |
| Reefer Rates (Spot) | –3.0% | +7.3% | +36% |
| Fuel Prices | +1.5% | +3.8% | +17% |
Capacity Loosens for Van and Reefer Freight
Jan 27 – Feb 3 – Rates have continued to decline during the past four weeks, though the national average rates for vans and reefers are still higher now than they were at any point in 2017. Load-to-truck ratios have also stepped down, but remain significantly higher than at this time last year. National average rates last week dropped 3¢ for vans, 8¢ for reefers and 13¢ for flatbeds.
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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: 2/6/2018 – Next update: 2/13/2018
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