DAT Solutions

MAY 1, 2018

Last week, flatbed volumes surged 10% higher, led by Houston, Fort Worth and Cleveland. The oil industry has also fueled the Texas markets: Rates were higher last week out of Dallas and Fort Worth , while Houston held firm. The national average flatbed rate for April was $2.65/mile, And there are no signs of a slowdown.

Fort Worth 70

Fort Worth Las Vegas Cleveland Seattle 70

DAT Solutions

MAY 11, 2016

If you need to haul temperature-controlled freight out of the Southeast, you may be paying more for those trucks right now. Flatbed freight volume was disappointing last week, after a strong month of April. Flatbed freight volume was disappointing last week, after a strong month of April.

Fort Worth 0

Fort Worth Dallas Sacramento Jacksonville 0

DAT Solutions

OCTOBER 4, 2017

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.

Las Vegas 70

Las Vegas Baltimore Tampa Cleveland 70

DAT Solutions

MARCH 15, 2016

Freight markets are heating up in the Sun Belt. Flatbeds saw rising freight volume and rates in the Southwest and a handful of Southeastern markets. Flatbed freight is strongest in the Southeast region, but not in the usual locations. The national flatbed rate averaged $1.83 per mile last week, up 3¢ from the week before.

Miami 70

Miami Los Angeles Freight Atlanta 70

DAT Solutions

AUGUST 4, 2016

Spot market freight showed signs of renewed life last week, even though rates slipped lower compared to the week before last. Also, when demand slacks off for van and reefer freight, there are more trucks available. Hot Markets include: Jacksonville, Savannah, Raleigh, and Roanoke. mile on the way back from Ft Worth to Houston.

Oklahoma City 70

Oklahoma City Oklahoma Houston Fort Worth 70