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Rebuilding Efforts Fuel Flatbed Demand

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The immediate impacts from Harvey and Irma first showed up in van freight, then reefers. Load counts are up on DAT load boards , with more flatbed freight shipping to support the rebuilding and recovery efforts in areas affected by the storms. Now it's looking like flatbed’s turn. mile, but volumes are trending back down now.

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Van Rates Peak in July, Flatbed Prices Rise in Southeast

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Spot market freight showed signs of renewed life last week, even though rates slipped lower compared to the week before last. Rates were hurt by changes in the mix of cargo. Also, when demand slacks off for van and reefer freight, there are more trucks available. Hot Markets include: Jacksonville, Savannah, Raleigh, and Roanoke.