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February 2026 Industry Update: Dry Van
DAT National Average Dry Van Spot Rate excl. FSC
Key Points
- Average dry van linehaul spot rates extended their upward trend in January, increasing by $0.05 MoM following December’s nearly $0.24 surge, and are now 10.1% higher YoY while standing 6.4% above the long-term average.
DAT National Average Dry Van RPM Contract vs. Spot
Key Points
- Initially reported average dry van contract rates increased by approximately $0.04 MoM in January, matching December’s gain and marking the fourth consecutive month of sequential increases. As a result, dry van contract rates were 4.4% higher YoY and now sit just 8.2% above average spot rates, a significant narrowing from the roughly 22% premium observed throughout much of 2025.
DAT Dry Van Load-to-Truck Ratio
Key Points
- While average rates continued to increase, the dry van load-to-truck ratio declined 8.8% MoM in January to 8.23, but remained approximately 15% higher than January 2025 levels.
DAT Dry Van Outbound Market Conditions Map, past 30 Days
