# What will the DAT Dallas outbound flatbed spot rate average in Q3 2026?

**URL:** https://www.rigload.com/markets/dallas-flatbed-rate-q3-2026  
**Type:** Numeric forecast  
**Status:** active  
**Deadline:** 2026-10-15  
**Category:** lanes  
**Current consensus:** $3.32/mi  
**Forecasts:** 9

## Description

Dallas is a useful barometer for industrial freight tied to Texas construction, energy, and manufacturing. A Dallas flatbed market adds both equipment diversification and a regional industrial signal to the board.

## Resolution criteria

Calculate the average DAT outbound flatbed spot rate from the Dallas market for July, August, and September 2026, all-in and including fuel. Average the three monthly averages and round to the nearest cent. Source: DAT Trendlines or DAT monthly rate reports.

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_Rig Load — freight market forecasting. Crowd consensus is public; sign in to submit a forecast. Source: https://www.rigload.com/markets/dallas-flatbed-rate-q3-2026_