What will the DAT national average flatbed spot rate average in Q2 2026?
Flatbed is the hottest truckload segment in the market right now. The national average hit $2.94/mile in March, up 24 cents from February, with l...
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The bonus window spans about 189 days between market open and close, with the largest bonus available to the earliest correct forecasts.
July 10, 2026
Resolves YES if April > March AND May > April AND June > May (all consecutive MoM comparisons positive). Otherwise NO. Source: DAT monthly rate reports.
Contract rates have been underwater for 30+ months. Three consecutive months of MoM growth would be the strongest signal yet that the market has fundamentally turned.
Active markets come first, followed by recently resolved calls from the same category.
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Early forecasts on this market can earn up to +25.0 bonus points if your prediction is correct.
The bonus window spans about 189 days between market open and close, with the largest bonus available to the earliest correct forecasts.
July 10, 2026
Resolves YES if April > March AND May > April AND June > May (all consecutive MoM comparisons positive). Otherwise NO. Source: DAT monthly rate reports.
Contract rates have been underwater for 30+ months. Three consecutive months of MoM growth would be the strongest signal yet that the market has fundamentally turned.
Active markets come first, followed by recently resolved calls from the same category.