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Signs of Spring in Flatbed Markets

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Looking to move flatbed freight? DAT has the largest digital freight marketplace in the trucking industry, with more loads posted daily than any other load board. John Deere, Olympic Steel, and other manufacturers have a strong footprint in that market. Rock Island to Grand Rapids, MI , surged 98¢ to an average of $3.80/mile.

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Load Volume and Rates Move in Opposite Directions

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FREIGHT RATES. Along with our standalone freight rates tool DAT RateView, all DAT load board packages include broker spot market rates on the lanes you're searching. The economy seems relatively stable, even though some types of manufacturing are lagging now. Rates should turn around soon, if seasonal patterns repeat this year.

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Flatbed Demand Skyrockets. Why?

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The map below shows where the largest parts of wind turbines are manufactured. As you can see, Texas is a hotbed of activity for wind energy manufacturing. It’s no surprise that Texas has the top three markets for spot market flatbed freight in the country: Houston, Dallas and Fort Worth. Construction.