DAT Solutions

MARCH 15, 2016

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. Rates improved in Dallas , Atlanta , and Memphis , as well as L.A. Flatbed freight is strongest in the Southeast region, but not in the usual locations. and Stockton.

Miami 70

Miami Los Angeles Freight Atlanta 70

DAT Solutions

JUNE 2, 2016

In the Southeast, rates are rising in Atlanta and Charlotte , but Memphis outbound rate trends were mixed, with some lane rates increasing while others declined. Every region has at least one Hot Market for flatbed freight. In the South Central region, Houston is the biggest source of flatbed loads, and rates rose 30¢ to $2.38

Raleigh 70

Raleigh Los Angeles Baltimore Houston 70

DAT Solutions

AUGUST 4, 2016

Spot market freight showed signs of renewed life last week, even though rates slipped lower compared to the week before last. Memphis had more loads last week, as it replaced Houston as the number 3 market for load availability, following Atlanta and Dallas. Hot Markets include: Jacksonville, Savannah, Raleigh, and Roanoke.

Oklahoma City 70

Oklahoma City Oklahoma Houston Fort Worth 70