Hot Trucking Freight Markets – Apr 28, 2025
Freight trends across the country show that flatbed demand is holding firm in the Midwest and parts of the South, but remains softer across the West.
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Freight trends across the country show that flatbed demand is holding firm in the Midwest and parts of the South, but remains softer across the West.
Flatbed demand is still riding strong across the Midwest and parts of the Southeast—places like Tennessee, Kentucky, and Alabama are keeping drivers moving.
Dry van demand held steady in the Midwest and Southeast, especially around Kentucky, Tennessee, and Ohio—good news if you’re running lanes in those parts.
This week, flatbed freight continues to show strong demand in the central and southeastern regions, especially around Kentucky and Tennessee, while the West remains softer.
Dry Van activity is rising in South Texas, the Midwest, and Northern Plans, while coastal and Rocky Mountain regions show slower demand. The Reefer market remains strong in the Upper Midwest and Southwest.
Flatbed trucks experienced a decline in demand, particularly in the Midwest and parts of the East Coast, indicating softer market conditions.
The Flat market has seen a softening in the Midwest and Southeast, with some Western regions showing an increase—likely indicating seasonal fluctuations in freight demand.
Flatbed demand remains strongest across the Midwest and parts of the West, while the South and East are experiencing more stable conditions.
Market fluctuations show that the Northwest and Southwest remain relatively stable, while the Midwest and Northeast see sharper shifts. Some areas, like Duluth, MN, and Lexington, KY, have shown small increases in truckload demand.
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The Midwest and Northern states see the most activity for dry vans, while engagement fluctuates in other regions.
For dry vans, the action is centered in the Midwest and Northern states, with other regions showing varying levels of engagement.
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