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January 2026 Industry Update: Flatbed
DAT National Average Flatbed Spot Rate excl. FSC
Key Points
- Average flatbed linehaul spot rates increased just over $0.10 MoM in December compared to November, ending the month 6% higher YoY compared to December 2024 and 2.6% above the long-term average.
DAT National Average Flatbed RPM Contract vs. Spot
Key Points
- Despite rising $0.02 MoM in December, average contract linehaul rates in the flatbed sector remained below December 2024 levels by 1.3% YoY, with the spread between the two narrowing slightly by just $0.08 MoM to $0.52.
DAT Flatbed Load-to-Truck Ratio
Key Points
- The flatbed load-to-truck ratio rose 45% MoM in December and ended the month 9.3% above the 5-year average.
DAT Flatbed Outbound Market Conditions Map, past 30 Days
