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title: What is the current state of the flatbed market?
description: Due to the high volume of consumer-oriented freight being transported last year, flatbed lagged where other segments flourished.
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# [What is the current state of the flatbed market?](https://ask.ftrintel.com/flatbed-july-2021)

 Written by [The FTR Experts](https://ask.ftrintel.com/author/experts) | Aug 6, 2021 4:20:25 AM

**Todd Tranausky and Don Ake discuss the state of the flatbed market.**

This Q&A response from The FTR Experts came from our July CV Update webinar. View the video and the key takeaways below.

 

**Key Takeaways:**

- Due to the high volume of consumer-oriented freight being transported last year, flatbed lagged where other segments flourished.
- Booming industrial production and a strong housing market have led to a much-improved flatbed segment recently.

 

[View full post](https://ask.ftrintel.com/flatbed-july-2021)

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