Spot Market vs. Contract Rates: How Shippers Can Lock in Predictable Flatbed Pricing During Volatile Seasons
Flatbed pricing in 2026 is not for the unprepared. According to DAT Freight & Analytics, spot flatbed rates hit $3.09 per mile in March 2026 — up 56 cents year over year. Contract flatbed rates reached $3.43 per mile, up 30 cents month over month. As of May 2026, flatbed rates have strengthened more meaningfully, […]
Beating the Hours-of-Service (HOS) Clock: How Smart Route Planning Keeps Your Long-Haul OTR Freight Moving
Every long-haul shipment is a race against two clocks — the delivery deadline and the federal hours-of-service limit. When route planning fails to account for both, freight stops moving and compliance problems begin. FMCSA Hours of Service regulations under 49 CFR Part 395 are the most frequently violated set of rules in commercial trucking. HOS […]