Contract Rate Change Direction (CRCD) measures the average percentage change between new and previous contract base rates across shipper-carrier partnerships, equipment types, and lanes.
Only contract changes where the previous rate remained stable for at least 90 days are included. Positive values indicate rate increases, while negative values indicate decreases.
Shippers: Monitor contract pricing trends and understand how transportation costs are changing.
Brokers: Evaluate contract rate movements to support pricing strategies, procurement, and customer negotiations.
Carriers: Understand contract pricing trends to support rate negotiations and revenue planning.
Contract Rate Change Direction provides visibility into how contract rates are changing as new pricing agreements replace existing rates.
Positive values indicate that new contract rates are increasing compared to previous agreements, while negative values indicate declining rates.
Monitoring these changes over time helps users identify shifts in contract pricing, evaluate broader market trends, and make more informed procurement and pricing decisions.
How Routing Guide Premium, Acceptance Share and Contract Rate Change Direction Datasets Work Together
While each dataset measures a different aspect of freight procurement and pricing, combining them provides a broader view of transportation market conditions.
Together, these datasets help shippers, brokers, and carriers better understand carrier acceptance patterns, routing guide costs, and contract pricing trends to support more informed transportation decisions.
