January 2017 Freight Trends
January 1 – 7
The new year has begun with strong demand. Higher volumes and fuel prices led to higher national averages for van rates and reefer rates, though the national flatbed rates declined, compared to the average for December. In most major markets prices fell, when compared to the highs of the previous week.
January 2017 Freight Trends |
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| Jan 1 – 7 vs. Dec 25 – 31 | Dec 2016 vs. Nov 2016 | Dec 2016 vs. Dec 2015 | |
| Spot Market Loads | 17% | +13% | +84% |
| Spot Market Capacity | +9.5% | -9.6% | -3.9% |
| Van Load-To-Truck | +9.8% | +22% | +80% |
| Van Rates (Spot) | +2.3% | +4.2% | +0.6% |
| Flatbed Load-To-Truck | +6.8% | +35% | +167% |
| Flatbed Rates (Spot) | -1.5% | +2.6% | +0.5% |
| Reefer Load-To-Truck | -4.3% | +21% | +66% |
| Reefer Rates (Spot) | +2.5% | +1.0% | +1.0% |
| Fuel Prices | +0.4% | +2.9% | +8.7% |
*source dat.com
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