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Data Center Construction Is Turning Flatbed Freight Into a Strategic Capacity Market
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Data Center Construction Is Turning Flatbed Freight Into a Strategic Capacity Market

AI data center construction is creating a new flatbed freight demand pocket, forcing shippers to manage heavy-haul capacity, permits, milestones, and exception visibility like strategic infrastructure work.

CXTMS InsightsCXTMS InsightsJune 5, 2026 · 6 min read
Flatbed and Open Deck Freight Rates Surge 35%: Why Specialized Equipment Is Q1 2026's Tightest Market
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Flatbed and Open Deck Freight Rates Surge 35%: Why Specialized Equipment Is Q1 2026's Tightest Market

Flatbed tender rejections hit 41.93% in March 2026 — a 35.5% YoY increase — while national average flatbed rates reach $2.94/mile. Here's why open deck is the tightest equipment class in Q1 2026 and what shippers should do about it.

CXTMS InsightsCXTMS InsightsMarch 22, 2026 · 7 min read