DAT Solutions

AUGUST 26, 2015

Truck capacity increased, too, so the national average load-to-truck ratio declined from 12.8 Daily maps, along with detailed information on demand, capacity and rates for individual markets and lanes, can be found in DAT Power Load Boards and in DAT RateView. Look for a load from Lubbock to Fort Worth, which is paying $1.86/mile

Fort Worth 70

Fort Worth Oklahoma City Houston Montana 70

DAT Solutions

MAY 11, 2016

Reefer capacity is tight and getting tighter, which adds to pressure on van capacity and rates in the same markets. Rates are up for flatbeds in some Sun Belt markets, particularly Jacksonville in the Southeast, Dallas and neighboring Fort Worth, plus Phoenix.

Fort Worth 0

Fort Worth Dallas Sacramento Jacksonville 0

DAT Solutions

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

Spot market capacity had already tightened in the weeks between Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. RISING LANES: While rates may not have changed drastically in the past month, one thing that’s stood out is the use of Baltimore as an alternative port for the Southeast: The lane from Roanoke to Baltimore averaged of $3.41

Las Vegas 70

Las Vegas Baltimore Fort Worth Houston 70

DAT Solutions

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

That's led to tight capacity for many flatbed markets, as seen in the load-to-truck ratios in the map below. Roanoke, VA , saw the biggest increases, but prices also rose out of Dallas, Fort Worth, Baltimore and Birmingham. Looking to move flatbed freight? Several major flatbed markets posted big gains last week.

Fort Worth 70

Fort Worth Freight Los Angeles Cleveland 70

DAT Solutions

MARCH 6, 2019

But this year there's more capacity, both from additional trucks on the road and more efficient use of current equipment. Last week saw strong movements out of Baltimore, Fort Worth, Cleveland and Savannah. Year-over-year, flatbed volumes are up 15-20% in February compared to 2018. Rising Rates.

Los Angeles 70

Los Angeles St. Louis Cleveland Seattle 70

DAT Solutions

MARCH 15, 2016

The big Texas markets, primarily Houston , but also Dallas and Fort Worth , continue to be stable and reliable sources of flatbed loads. Rates slipped another 10¢ out of Miami , despite a big bump in volume on the lanes from Miami to Baltimore and from Miami to Atlanta. Reefers Gear Up for Produce Season.

Miami 70

Miami Los Angeles Freight Atlanta 70