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Flatbed report: The oil field’s not the oil field anymore

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# Flatbed Market Summary The Permian Basin's slowdown due to depressed oil prices is reducing flatbed freight demand in the Midland, Texas region, likely pressuring rates for carriers specializing in oilfield equipment transport. Flatbed truckers relying on energy sector work should diversify their customer base and expect softer market conditions until oil prices recover and upstream activity rebounds.

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https://www.dat.com/blog/flatbed-report-the-oil-fields-not-the-oil-field-anymore
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