October 2017 Freight Trends

October 11, 2017

October 1 – 7 Freight Capacity Remains Tight

The October 2017 freight trends show that load-to-truck ratios are still high for all three trailer types. The national average van rate has reached a high of $2.09 per mile for the first time since December 2014. Relief and rebuilding efforts in areas affected by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma have put a squeeze on capacity nationwide.

October 2017 Freight Trends
	Oct 1-7 vs. Sep 24-30	Sep 2017 vs. Aug 2017	Sep 2017 vs. Sep 2016
Spot Market Loads	-3.0%	+12%	+117%
Spot Market Capacity	+1.2%	-13%	-7.5%
Van Load-To-Truck	-7.1%	+28%	+120%
Van Rates (Spot)	+6.1%	+11%	+22%
Flatbed Load-To-Truck	-6.9%	+46%	+226%
Flatbed Rates (Spot)	+1.8%	+3.7%	+20%
Reefer Load-To-Truck	-0.2%	+23%	+104%
Reefer Rates (Spot)	+6.3%	+7.2%	+17%
Fuel Prices	+0.1%	+7.3%	+16%

*source dat.com