February 26 – March 4
Spot market demand increased in this period, which led to rate increases for each equipment type. In addition to load-to-truck ratios rising sharply for each trailer type, the national average van rate increased $0.40 per mile, reefer rates added $0.01 and flatbed rates jumped $0.06.
March 2017 Freight Trends |
|||
| Feb 26 – Mar 4 vs. Feb 19-25 | Feb 2017 vs. Jan 2017 | Feb 2017 vs. Feb 2016 | |
| Spot Market Loads | +17% | -8.6% | +87% |
| Spot Market Capacity | -3.9% | +4.7% | -1.8% |
| Van Load-To-Truck | +25% | -25% | +79% |
| Van Rates (Spot) | +2.5% | -3.0% | +5.9% |
| Flatbed Load-To-Truck | +19% | +16% | +155% |
| Flatbed Rates (Spot) | +3.1% | +2.1% | +7.1% |
| Reefer Load-To-Truck | +30% | -35% | +60% |
| Reefer Rates (Spot) | +0.5% | -4.6% | +3.3% |
| Fuel Prices | +0.0% | -0.5% | +29% |
*source dat.com
About Scale Funding
Scale Funding is an invoice factoring company serving businesses across the United States. For more information on factoring, call (800) 707-4845 for a free, no-obligation consultation and quote.
RESOURCE CENTER
Learn More About Trucking
How Rising Trucking Insurance Costs Are Impacting Fleets — And What Companies Can Do About It
It’s no surprise that trucking companies have faced some of the most challenging years in recent memory. Economic instability, rising…
Top 10 Trucking Technologies for 2025 | Tools for Fleet Growth
It is a night-and-day difference driving a semi today compared to 20 years ago. Before major technological advancements, truck driving…
5 Changes to Expect in Trucking in 2026
As we begin turning to the year 2026, we reflect on the vital role trucking plays in strengthening the nation’s…