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November 2017 Freight Trends

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November 2017 Freight Trends – Pre-Thanksgiving Rush Keeps Rates High

The November 2017 freight trends report shows Van and Reefer rates hovering near peak levels. With heavy pre-thanksgiving demand for trucking and increasing fuel prices, spot market rates at staying at the season high levels.

November 2017 Freight Trends

Nov 5-11 vs. Oct 29-Nov 4 Oct 2017 vs. Sept 2017 Oct 2017 vs. Oct 2016
Spot Market Loads -1.6% +1.4% +114%
Spot Market Capacity +7.6% +13.0% +0.9%
Van Load-To-Truck -6.6% -12.0% +106%
Van Rates (Spot) -0.5% +2.5% +22%
Flatbed Load-To-Truck -15.0% -5.5% +172%
Flatbed Rates (Spot) +0.4% +2.2% +21%
Reefer Load-To-Truck -2.4% -14.0% +77%
Reefer Rates (Spot) +0.0% +3.1% +22%
Fuel Prices +0.3% +0.0% +1.1%

*source dat.com

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