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Flatbed Rates Set Another Record

DAT Solutions

Demand for flatbed transportation has been off the charts for much of 2018. The lane from Vegas to Sacramento jumped up to an average of $3.22/mile, Houston rates have been largely neutral for the month, but one lane took a step back last week. on solid volume increases. Lanes going to Wichita, KS , were down 34¢ to $2.81/mile.

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This Week in Logistics News (April 4-8, 2016)

Talking Logistics

Marten Transport Ltd. Shippers are under enormous pressure to cut transportation costs and seem not to be satisfied with the massive fuel surcharge reductions racked up over the past year and a half.”. WTO: Trade growth to remain subdued in 2016 as uncertainties weigh on global demand. Analysts at Stifel Inc. Hub Group Inc.,