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Spot market demand heats up out West

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Last week saw strong movements out of Baltimore, Fort Worth, Cleveland and Savannah. Rock Island to Indianapolis dropped 53¢ $2.91/mi. But this year there's more capacity, both from additional trucks on the road and more efficient use of current equipment. Rising Rates. Roanoke to Cleveland gained 54¢ to $2.67/mi.

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October Flatbed Rates Were Highest of the Year

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Volumes were up and down over the course of the month, though, as markets adjusted to constantly changing demand. Rock Island, IL, to Indianapolis also climbed to $3.03/mile. Flatbed rates were down out of a handful of Sunbelt markets: Atlanta, Savannah, Fort Worth, and Phoenix. Las Vegas to Sacramento averaged $3.19/mile.