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Van Rates Peak in July, Flatbed Prices Rise in Southeast

DAT Solutions

This could be due to retail re-stocking for back-to-school season, which would be a good sign. Rates were hurt by changes in the mix of cargo. DAT Flatbed TriHaul of the Week: Houston - Oklahoma City - Ft Worth - Houston. On a lane-by-lane basis, flatbed trends swung wildly. That breaks up the return trip. mile to $2.12/mile

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This Week in Logistics News (October 7 – 13)

Logistics Viewpoints

Texas announced a renewed push for cargo-truck inspections last month as part of Abbott’s “Operation Lone Star” plan to deter illegal border crossings and drug smuggling amid what he says is a lack of enforcement by the federal government. to test autonomous truck runs from Houston to Oklahoma City with a safety driver aboard.