Open-deck freight shipping using flatbed, step-deck and double-drop trailers, though an intricate process, shouldn't break the bank. You have a transportation budget to stick to and rigid freight requirements. That is why you can't afford to overpay for your open-deck shipment unnecessarily. However, with so many factors influencing the spot rates you receive, it can be difficult to budget for this expense. What rate per mile (RPM) should you expect for your next shipment? How much will this vary and what makes it do so? You should never be left with these kinds of questions unanswered. In this episode of Beyond the Road, let’s speak to a transportation-industry pricing expert and go over the major factors that together determine open-deck freight rates and the things he thinks about when pricing open-deck loads. In this episode we cover:What the typical price per mile for open-deck transport are and how this has changed over timeThe major factors driving open-deck freight rates:The shipment's specificsThe equipment-type neededThe shipment's origin/destinationThe load's length of haulThe urgency of the loadAccessorial chargesWeather conditionsTips for getting the most accurate spot quotes possibleRelated Article:What Does Flatbed Shipping Cost? [8 Factors to Know]Visit the ATS Learning HubConnect with ATS on. . . LinkedInFacebookInstagramCheck out the. . . Trucking Industry Channel (YouTube)Truck Driving Channel (YouTube)ATS WebsiteDrive4ATS Website

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