Freight Trends January 31 – February 6, 2016
Van Rates Lose Traction
Flatbed demand improved last week, and flatbed rates held steady, but vans and reefers lost traction. Diesel prices fell 3 cents to just under $2.01 per gallon, an 11-year low.
Freight Trends February 2016 |
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| 1/31-2/6 vs. 1/24-1/30 | Jan 2016 Vs. Dec 2015 | Jan 2016 vs Jan 2015 | |
| Spot Market Loads | -5.6% | -7.2% | -33% |
| Spot Market Capacity | +2.5% | -4.2% | +6.5% |
| Van Load-To-Truck | -17% | -10% | -32% |
| Van Rates (Spot) | -1.8% | -2.9% | -14% |
| Flatbed Load-To-Truck | +5.9% | +15% | -31% |
| Flatbed Rates (Spot) | +0.0% | -2.6% | -15% |
| Reefer Load-To-Truck | -12% | -7.6% | -50% |
| Reefer Rates (Spot) | -1.6% | -3.1% | -14% |
| Fuel Prices | -1.9% | -7.2% | -29% |
Data source dat.com
View January’s freight trends here.
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