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Seasonal Lull Continues for Flatbeds, But Bright Spots Emerge

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Loads were not nearly as plentiful in Montana and Wyoming, however, so check outbound freight before taking a load into those states. Daily maps, along with detailed information on demand, capacity and rates for individual markets and lanes, can be found in DAT Power Load Boards and in DAT RateView. Grab a load from Houston to Lubbock.

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Where to Find Flatbed Loads in the Off-Season

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A shortage of trucks led to high load-to-truck ratios that turned entire states dark green in Idaho, Montana and Wyoming, but there were not a lot of loads available in those areas. In other key flatbed markets, rates declined, including: Houston, Atlanta, Tampa and Harrisburg. Columbus and Cleveland, OH also offered plenty of loads.