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Rebuilding Efforts Fuel Flatbed Demand

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The flatbed traffic from Houston and along the Gulf Coast that stalled after the hurricane is also getting back to normal. Baltimore rates rose sharply after Irma, likely due to ocean cargo that was diverted from Miami and Savannah. Rates below include fuel surcharges and are based on real transactions between carriers and brokers.

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Van Rates Peak in July, Flatbed Prices Rise in Southeast

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Memphis had more loads last week, as it replaced Houston as the number 3 market for load availability, following Atlanta and Dallas. Rates were hurt by changes in the mix of cargo. Hot Markets include: Jacksonville, Savannah, Raleigh, and Roanoke. DAT Flatbed TriHaul of the Week: Houston - Oklahoma City - Ft Worth - Houston.