The 2026 Flatbed Capacity Crunch: What U.S. Shippers Need to Know Right Now

Flatbed capacity in 2026 is tighter than it has been in years and the shippers caught off guard are paying for it. Flatbed load volumes are running nearly 50% higher than the same period last year. The national average flatbed spot rate hit $2.69 per mile in May 2026, which is up 27% year-over-year and […]