Flatbed rates rise as data centers, regulations tighten capacity
Carriers, brokers and market analysts say flatbed equipment is becoming increasingly difficult to secure in several key freight markets, particularly across the South.
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Carriers, brokers and market analysts say flatbed equipment is becoming increasingly difficult to secure in several key freight markets, particularly across the South.
Carriers, brokers and market analysts say flatbed equipment is becoming increasingly difficult to secure in several key freight markets, particularly across the South.
The April 2026 AEM Farm Equipment Flash report delivered a mixed picture for agricultural machinery demand — and a cautionary The post Flatbed Demand Report: Farm machinery sales s...
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All rates cited below exclude fuel surcharges, and load volume refers to loads moved unless otherwise noted. The rate charts The post Flatbed Report: Permian rigs are back. So are...
The farm economy is sending a clear warning signal to flatbed carriers who haul agricultural equipment. U.S. retail sales of The post Flatbed Report: Farm equipment sales signal he...
The SCOTUS ruling that invalidated IEEPA tariffs in February didn’t reduce trade uncertainty — it reshuffled it. The administration replaced The post Flatbed Report: Peak season ca...
Home Depot is aggressively pivoting from DIY shoppers to professional contractors — acquiring wholesale distributors of roofing shingles, drywall, and The post Flatbed Report: Hom...
The broader freight market is showing more resilience than the headlines suggest. The ATA’s For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index came in The post Flatbed Report: Tonnage holds firm; what t...
SummaryView Transcript The flatbed freight market may have seen a slight cool-off recently, but don’t let that fool you. Massive investments in AI data centers and a record-breakin...
At first glance, a flatbed and a Conestoga trailer seem to solve the same problem. Both give you open-deck access. Both allow side loading. Both work well with cranes and forklifts...
U.S. trucking activity hit a bit of a speed bump this spring, with the ATA Tonnage Index May 2026 contracting The post Flatbed Report: Trucking tonnage takes a short-term dip appea...
Manufacturing kept expanding in June, with the ISM Manufacturing PMI coming in at 53.3%, marking a sixth straight month of The post Flatbed Report: Manufacturing holds its growth s...
Caterpillar and Deere are key global manufacturers of high-and-heavy cargo and considered bellwether companies for the ro/ro breakbulk shipping segment.
The April Van TVI, at 251, fell 3% compared to March and was up 2% annually, reported DAT. And the Reefer TVI, at 183, was off 9% sequentially and up 1% annually. The Flatbed TVI,...
With its spin-off completed, standalone carrier FedEx Freight wants to reverse recent volume declines by filling more trailers with non-industrial freight.
The LTL carrier has its sights set on gaining market share in the healthcare, grocery and technology markets as an independent company.
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The May Van TVI, at 233, fell 9% compared to April and was down 8.3% annually, reported DAT. The Reefer TVI, at 172, was down 10% compared to April and off 15.7% annually, while th...
Used Class 8 truck sales plateaued with the retail, auction and wholesale markets driving mixed results for April, according to ACT Research data.
Looking for a flatbed driver to team with our solo driver. We also have trucks for other team drivers we are looking to fill. Call Nicole at Redmon Logistics (914)837-5808.
This year’s Top 100 For-Hire Carriers list reflects a challenging market in 2025, but the outlook has brightened considerably for many large carriers.
Labrie gives Hiab what its cyclical core cannot: stable margins from municipal contracts and fleet cycles that economic downturns rarely dent. By Stewart Burnett The post Hiab acqu...
This week in Borderlands Mexico: Toyota bets big on Texas; RJW Logistics adds fourth Dallas-area warehouse; and Gulf Coast Crating expands with industrial acquisitions. The post Bo...
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