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Booming Oil Industry Boosts Flatbed Demand

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Construction activity boosted rates out of Las Vegas : The lane to Los Angeles was up to an average of $3.31/mile. Las Vegas to Phoenix also jumped up to $2.97/mile. North Carolina and Virginia were especially affected by the winter weather this month, and prices fell out of Roanoke. mile last week.

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Flatbed ratio reverses 10-week decline

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More loads are moving out of Cleveland and Houston, but the big surprise was a surge in volume and rates out of Roanoke, Virginia. Las Vegas to Los Angeles dropped 49¢ to $3.61/mile. Rates rose last week on half of the top flatbed lanes, while the other half went down, so we haven't hit bottom yet.

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Do Freight Shipping Prices Vary by State?

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Las Vegas is the most cost-effective city to ship to and from in the state of Nevada. The state of Virginia has great access to intermodal transportation , often making it the most economical choice for outbound shipments. West Virginia. Nebraska hosts a significant number of agricultural shipments. Washington.

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Do Freight Shipping Prices Vary by State?

Freight Center

Las Vegas is the most cost-effective city to ship to and from in the state of Nevada. The state of Virginia has great access to intermodal transportation , often making it the most economical choice for outbound shipments. West Virginia. Nebraska hosts a significant number of agricultural shipments. Washington.

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Do Freight Shipping Prices Vary by State?

Freight Center

Las Vegas is the most cost-effective city to ship to and from in the state of Nevada. The state of Virginia has great access to intermodal transportation , often making it the most economical choice for outbound shipments. West Virginia. Nebraska hosts a significant number of agricultural shipments. Washington.

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