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Van Rates Peak in July, Flatbed Prices Rise in Southeast

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This could be due to retail re-stocking for back-to-school season, which would be a good sign. Hot Markets include: Jacksonville, Savannah, Raleigh, and Roanoke. DAT Flatbed TriHaul of the Week: Houston - Oklahoma City - Ft Worth - Houston. That breaks up the return trip. It also improves your rate from $1.73/mile

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Major Freight Markets Saw Biggest Rate Surge of the Year

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Freight patterns showed increased retail trade ahead of Memorial Day weekend, and since some drivers finished the week up early ahead of the holiday weekend, capacity also tightened. Houston to Oklahoma City rose 24¢ to an average of $2.04/mile. Rates on the top 100 van lanes showed the strongest surge of the year.

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