
Flatbed report: Storm clouds brewing ahead of the spring home-building season
The spring home-building season has begun on a challenging note. Recent data from the Census Bureau shows that housing starts,
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
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.