Flatbed report: July housing starts to edge higher, boosting truckload freight demand

Flatbed report: July housing starts to edge higher, boosting truckload freight demand

In July 2025, the single-family residential construction sector demonstrated a noteworthy, albeit modest, upturn. This positive shift was reflected in an increase in single-family housing starts, which rose to a seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR). This development signals a gentle but encouraging surge in activity within this vital segment of the housing market.

Flatbed report: July housing starts to edge higher, boosting truckload freight demand