Transportation​&Logistics

Rates for the first two weeks of October were unprecedented for 2017, thanks largely in part to the relief efforts for Hurricanes Harvey and Irma during September. Although rates tapered off the back half of the month, the ELD mandate looming on the horizon could also attributed to long-term elevated rates. -DAT Power Load to Truck Flatbed Densities 11/10/17 Refrigerated Freight Nationally, reefer load-to-truck ratios jumped significantly during the month of October. Produce

Load to truck ratios and demand moved higher this week for van, reefer, and flatbed equipment. Load availability increased by 1.5% with truck availability decreasing by 8%. When taking all averages, reefer rates increased by 2%, van rates increased by 2.5%, and flatbed rates increased by 1.5%. Taking an average of rate points from various metrics, we have found the national average rates to be the following: Reefer: $2.21/mi, Van: $1.95/mi, Flatbed: $2.26/mi. Hurricane Irma c

Load to truck ratios and demand moved higher this week for van, reefer, and flatbed equipment. Load availability increased by 5.5% and truck availability decreased by 4%. When taking all averages, reefer rates remained increased by 2.5, van rates increased by 3%, and flatbed rates increased by 1.5%. Taking an average of rate points from various metrics, we have found the national average rates to be the following: Reefer: $2.15/mi, Van: $1.85/mi, Flatbed: $2.20/mi. Hurricane

Load to truck ratios and demand moved lower again this week for van and flatbed equipment, but ratios increased for reefers. Load availability decreased by 1.5% and truck availability increased by 1%. When taking all averages, reefer rates remained flat, van rates decreased by 0.5%, and flatbed rates decreased by 1%. Taking an average of rate points from various metrics, we have found the national average rates to be the following: Reefer: $2.10/mi, Van: $1.80/mi, Flatbed: $2

Load to truck ratios and demand moved lower this week. Load availability decreased by 1% and truck availability was unchanged. When taking all averages, reefer rates decreased by 1%, van rates decreased by 0.5%, and flatbed rates remained flat. Taking an average of rate points from various metrics, we have found the national average rates to be the following: Reefer: $2.10/mi, Van: $1.81/mi, Flatbed: $2.19/mi. As seen below, densities from region to region are unchanged from

Load to truck ratios and demand leveled off this week. Load availability increased by 0.5% and truck availability increased by 1%. When taking all averages, reefer rates remained flat, van rates decreased by 0.5%, and flatbed rates remained flat. Taking an average of rate points from various metrics, we have found the national average rates to be the following: Reefer: $2.11/mi, Van: $1.81/mi, Flatbed: $2.19/mi. As seen below, densities overall are on par with recent weeks vo

The over the road market remains very dynamic as we continue through the middle of July. Load availability decreased by 1.5% and truck availability was unchanged. When taking all averages, reefer rates decreased by 0.5%, and van and flatbed rates remained unchanged. Taking an average of rate points from various metrics, we have found the national average rates to be the following: Reefer: $2.11/mi, Van: $1.84/mi, Flatbed: $2.18/mi. As seen below, densities overall are on par

This week's market tightened up slightly when compared to last week. Load availability increased by 1% and truck availability decreased by 1%. When taking all averages, reefer rates decreased by 0.5%, van rates remained flat, and flatbed rates decreased by 1%. Taking an average of rate points from various metrics, we have found the national average rates to be the following: Reefer: $2.12/mi, Van: $1.84/mi, Flatbed: $2.18/mi. As seen below, densities overall are on par with r

This week's market has shown a decrease in load to truck demand. Load availability decreased by 4% and truck availability decreased by 1%. While reefer, van, and flatbed ratios remain high, there was a sharp decrease in demand from last week's push. Rates and volumes on the spot market have now met 2015 levels. When taking all averages, reefer rates decreased by 2.5%, van rates decreased by 1%, and flatbed rates remained flat. Taking an average of rate points from various met

Load to truck ratios and demand spiked this week mostly due to the Independence Day push. Load availability increased by 5% and truck availability decreased by 4%. Reefer, van, and flatbed ratios remain high with rates jumping sharply because of the increased demand. Rates and volumes on the spot market have now met 2015 levels. When taking all averages, reefer rates increased by 2%, van rates increased by 2.5%, and flatbed rates increased by 0.5%. Taking an average of rate p