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
Flatbed Report: Fewer hurricanes expected in 2026, but freight disruption risks remain
The early forecasts for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season are pointing toward a near-average or slightly below-average year for storm
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
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
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
Flatbed Report: March housing starts rebound, but flatbed’s real signal is in the permits
Data Analysis for the Week Ending Saturday, May 9th, 2026. All rates cited below exclude fuel surcharges, and load volume
Flatbed Report: Trucking tonnage hits new milestone; Is the freight recession officially over?
All rates cited below exclude fuel surcharges, and load volume refers to loads moved unless otherwise noted. The rate charts
Flatbed Report: RV sales are drawing the K-shaped economy in real time
Few data points cut through economic noise quite like RV sales. To buy a recreational vehicle, a consumer needs disposable
Flatbed report: When farmers stop buying, flatbed carriers stop hauling
Data analysis for the week ending Saturday, April 18th, 2026 Week 16. All rates cited below exclude fuel surcharges, and
Flatbed report: Sand, stone, and the flatbed bounce
The flatbed market’s demand is closely tied to the health of the construction sector, particularly the sand and gravel market,
Flatbed report: ATA Tonnage Index hits three-year high as trucking volumes jump in february
The ATA’s seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index rose 2.6% in February to 116.2, following a 0.7% gain in January
Flatbed report: Farm equipment sales are still sliding, and flatbed carriers are feeling it
The agriculture equipment sector hasn’t found its floor yet. According to the Association of Equipment Manufacturers’ February 2026 report, total