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  • Flatbed rates rise as data centers, regulations tighten capacity
  • Flatbed rates rise as data centers, regulations tighten capacity
  • Flatbed Demand Report: Farm machinery sales signal flatbed headwinds ahead

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joc.com /3 weeks ago

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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joc.com /3 weeks ago

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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dat.com /4 weeks ago

Flatbed Demand Report: Farm machinery sales signal flatbed headwinds ahead

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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thetruckersreport.com /2 weeks ago

Post flatbed load photos here V2.0

Here we go, per BHW request

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dat.com /1 month ago

Flatbed Report: Permian rigs are back. So are flatbed demand and spot rates

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...

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dat.com /2 weeks ago

Flatbed Report: Farm equipment sales signal headwinds for ag flatbed freight

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...

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dat.com /3 weeks ago

Flatbed Report: Peak season came early, and Texas flatbed carriers are getting paid like it

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...

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dat.com /1 month ago

Flatbed Report: Home Depot is going pro, and flatbed carriers should pay attention

Home Depot is aggressively pivoting from DIY shoppers to professional contractors — acquiring wholesale distributors of roofing shingles, drywall, and The post Flatbed Report: Hom...

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dat.com /1 month ago

Flatbed Report: Tonnage holds firm; what the ATA’s April reading means for flatbed carriers

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...

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freightwaves.com /1 week ago

Is Flatbed Freight About to EXPLODE? AI & Military Spending Unleashed

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...

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theloadstar.com /1 month ago

Conestoga vs flatbed shipping for weather-sensitive cargo

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...

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dat.com /1 week ago

Flatbed Report: Trucking tonnage takes a short-term dip

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...

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dat.com /1 day ago

Flatbed Report: Manufacturing holds its growth streak

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...

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joc.com /1 month ago

High-and-heavy equipment makers tap into data centers for growth

Caterpillar and Deere are key global manufacturers of high-and-heavy cargo and considered bellwether companies for the ro/ro breakbulk shipping segment.

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logisticsmgmt.com /1 month ago

Fuel prices continue to drive April spot truckload rates amid lower volumes, reports DAT Truckload Volume Index

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,...

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joc.com /1 month ago

Independent FedEx Freight looks to roll into new markets

With its spin-off completed, standalone carrier FedEx Freight wants to reverse recent volume declines by filling more trailers with non-industrial freight.

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supplychaindive.com /2 weeks ago

FedEx Freight turns focus toward high-margin shipments

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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thetruckersreport.com /1 week ago

Advice for Flatbed

Hello everyone, It’s pretty much after today’s events a given my current employer will not be my employer for any longer than I need. I’ve been told by a lot of people, and some...

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logisticsmgmt.com /4 weeks ago

Truckload volumes slide in May as spot rates continue climb, DAT reports

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...

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ttnews.com /1 month ago

Used Truck Market Shows Stability Despite Mixed Signals

Used Class 8 truck sales plateaued with the retail, auction and wholesale markets driving mixed results for April, according to ACT Research data.

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thetruckersreport.com /3 weeks ago

Looking for drivers

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.

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ttnews.com /2 weeks ago

Freight Market Upturn Bodes Well for Top For-Hire Carriers

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.

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automotiveworld.com /1 month ago

Hiab acquires Labrie for US$1bn in North America push

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...

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freightwaves.com /4 days ago

Borderlands Mexico: Toyota bets big on Texas, moves Tacoma line to San Antonio

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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