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Sun Belt States are Hot for Seasonal Freight

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Freight markets are heating up in the Sun Belt. Flatbeds saw rising freight volume and rates in the Southwest and a handful of Southeastern markets. Flatbed freight is strongest in the Southeast region, but not in the usual locations. But flatbed load-to-truck ratios are soaring in Alabama and Arkansas.

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How to Make Money on "Backhaul Tuesday"

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You see, the most common length of haul is between 250 and 550 miles for intercity freight. I realize that many truckers object to the whole idea of "headhaul" and "backhaul" rates, but this is just the reality of spot market freight. Houston and Atlanta are pumping out freight like crazy.