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Rebuilding Efforts Fuel Flatbed Demand

DAT Solutions

Baltimore rates rose sharply after Irma, likely due to ocean cargo that was diverted from Miami and Savannah. Las Vegas is a construction hub, and flatbed trended down immediately after Hurricane Harvey. Las Vegas is a construction hub, and flatbed trended down immediately after Hurricane Harvey.

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Trucking Industry Crime Surge: 50 High-Stakes Incidents

Freight Waves

In 2024, cargo theft incidents surged to 3,625 across North America, a 27% year-over-year increase, with losses exceeding $455 million and an average loss per theft of $202,364. The economic toll of cargo theft alone is estimated at $15–$35 billion annually, disrupting supply chains and inflating costs for businesses and consumers.