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Industry analyst Mark Montague says the freight recession is over, while early January indicators ease back toward typical seasonal levels without erasing the initial outperformance. 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DAT industry analyst Mark Montague declared that the freight recession is over, and many economists are predicting good things to come in 2017.\u003Cbr>Now we're halfway through January, and those same spot market indicators are drifting back down toward a more seasonally typical level, but the initial boost means that we're still outperforming recent years.\u003Cbr>This is a positive signal, not only for growth in freight transportation and logistics, but for the U.S. economy overall. Trucking is a leading economic indicator, and the spot market anticipates changes in trucking.\u003Cbr>Typically, you'll see the first hint of economic expansion when load-to-truck ratios rise, especially for vans and flatbeds, as they have in December and January. Then spot market rates rise, driven by the increased demand or constrained capacity. If the spot market rates are sustained, and not just a result of seasonal factors, you'll see the beginnings of an upward trend in contract rates.\u003Cbr>That's why so many analysts, economists and business editors keep a close eye on DAT's spot market metrics. They know that our data provides the very earliest possible glimpses of imminent economic changes.\u003Cbr>For transportation and logistics professionals like you, DAT offers actionable information and insights to keep you ahead of the trends as they emerge. Ours is an information-based industry, and DAT is committed to providing the best and freshest data to support your business decisions.\u003Cbr>We can deliver this data to you in many different ways. Our Data Analytics offering is second to none. If you haven't seen this customizable reporting and visualization tool set, please call your account manager, or  Mike Weaver or  myself, and we'll arrange a demo.\u003Cbr>Wishing you a happy, healthy and prosperous 2017.\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>Don Thornton\u003Cbr>Senior Vice President Sales & Marketing, DAT Solutions tel 503-526-6429\u003Cbr>fax 503-526-6494\u003Cbr>[don.thornton@dat.com](don.thornton@dat.com) | Jan 20, 2017 In This Issue\u003Cbr>DAT Freight Index, December 2016\u003Cbr>December 2016 Load-to-Truck Ratios, by U.S. State\u003Cbr>December 2016 Load-to-Truck Ratios, by Equipment Type\u003Cbr>Top 15 Most Active States, December 2016\u003Cbr>IMF Boosts Growth Forecast for U.S.\u003Cbr>December Truck Sales Tepid, But Best in Quarter\u003Cbr>Trucking and Rail Team Up to Limit New Rules |\n| Figure 1: DAT Freight Index (Year 2000= 100) |  |\n\nSpot Market Demand Rises for 6th Straight Month  \nThe DAT North American Freight Index rose 8 percent in December, capping off an extraordinarily strong month for spot truckload freight and six straight months of increased volume, said DAT Solutions, which operates the largest trucking load board network.  \nE-commerce and grocery items were major sources of December freight for what is usually a quiet period on the spot market.  \nVan Rates, Volumes Increase  \n\"Van rates and volumes shot up in places like Memphis and Columbus, both associated with e-commerce fulfillment, and even Denver and Seattle exhibited unusually robust rates and shipping patterns,\" said Mark Montague, DAT industry analyst.  \nVan freight availability increased 10 percent compared to November and surged 52 percent year over year, for an average van load-to-truck ratio of 3 .8, a 22-percent increase compared to November and 80 percent higher year over year. The load-totruck ratio measures the number of available loads for each truck posted on the  \nTable 1: DAT Freight Index (Year 2000= 100)  \nBack to Top  \n\n| DAT Network of load boards, and a change in the ratio often signals impending changes in rates. .\u003Cbr>The national average spot truckload rate for vans was $1.73 per mile including a fuel surcharge. The average rate was the highest for the year, up 7 cents month over month and 1 cent compared to December 2015.\u003Cbr>Reefer Freight Availability Highest in 21 Months\u003Cbr>Reefer freig","cbCaiscQ1QqHrbgY","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiscQ1QqHrbgY","pdf",147006,"English","# Spot Market Demand Rises for 6th Straight Month\n# Van Rates, Volumes Increase\n## Reefer Freight Availability Highest in 21 Months\n# Strong Second Half Makes Up for Weak Start\n# December 2016 Metrics and Highlights","[{\"question\":\"What does DAT say drove the strong start in the new year for the spot freight market?\",\"answer\":\"The newsletter attributes the strong start to increased load availability and higher rates.\"},{\"question\":\"How does DAT connect load-to-truck ratios to economic growth expectations?\",\"answer\":\"It explains that early hints of expansion often appear when load-to-truck ratios rise, especially for vans and flatbeds, followed by higher spot market rates when demand increases or capacity tightens.\"},{\"question\":\"What key metrics does the newsletter highlight for vans and reefers?\",\"answer\":\"It reports that national average spot truckload rates for vans and reefers are up, and it provides load-to-truck ratio changes, including reefer availability reaching its highest level in 21 months.\"}]","DAT Newsletter - Jan 20, 2017 | PDF",13]