
Flatbed report: Tariffs take their toll on residential housing construction
The latest data reveals a worrying trend in U.S. single-family homebuilding, which experienced a decline in April. This downturn is
The latest data reveals a worrying trend in U.S. single-family homebuilding, which experienced a decline in April. This downturn is
As of March 2025, recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau indicates that housing starts have experienced a significant decline,
The April PMI registered at 48.7%, a decline from 49% in March, indicating decreased industry confidence and confusion over the
The spring home-building season has begun on a challenging note. Recent data from the Census Bureau shows that housing starts,
The February Truckload Ton-Mile Index (TTMI) produced by Michigan State University, showed that truckload demand rebounded slightly in February, up
DAT’s top flatbed market is in Texas, with the Houston to Lubbock lane typically dominating volumes related to drilling activity
Economic activity in the manufacturing sector contracted in March after two months of expansion following 26 months of decline, according
According to recent data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), U.S. sales of agricultural tractors and combines continued to
In February, the U.S. housing market displayed mixed signals, with a significant rise in housing starts contrasted by a drop
The Logistics Manager’s Index (LMI) was recorded at 62.8 in February 2025, signaling growth in the logistics industry. This index
The Institute for Supply Management (ISM) Manufacturing PMI was 50.3% in February, down from 50.9% in January. This shows that
In the flatbed and RGN (removable gooseneck) market, distinct orange colored Doosan machinery appear to be gaining market share in