Category: Flatbed markets

Flatbed report: Lower oil prices could send Texas flatbed volumes tumbling

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

Volvo Construction Equipment (CE), a significant contributor to flatbed and specialized truckload demand, reported North American net sales were $8.0

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas

“For the first time since March and April truck tonnage contracted for two consecutive months,” said ATA Chief Economist Bob Costello.

This week, we focus on the Baltimore freight market, where DATs Market Condition Index (MCI) expects available capacity to remain