Hey folks, I've been digging into the industry data for Flatbed freight over the past several months and here’s the lowdown from 8/20/25 to 9/3/25.

Long Haul loads? They actually went up by 8%, from 12,395 to 13,391. But the rates per mile took a tiny dip, dropping just 0.5% from $1.92 to $1.91 — barely a blip.

Medium Haul tells a different story: loads dropped 8.3%, from 13,285 down to 12,181. Rates? Stuck right there at $2.60 per mile, no change at all.

Short Haul numbers also slid a bit, with loads falling 3% and rates slipping nearly 5%, from $6.41 to $6.11.

So, the big takeaway? Long Haul is seeing more action but slight rate pressure. Medium Haul is quieter on loads but rates hold steady. Short Haul’s losing a bit on both fronts. Interesting times out there in Flatbed land, folks!