BusinessMonday Money: Trucking, economic indicators in 5 slidesKevin JonesApr 21, 2014Add as preferred on GoogleFacebookLinkedInX (Twitter)Pinterest Add us as a preferred source on Google Related StoriesBusinessTruckload rates surging; recent 6 percent upswing could continueBusinessCalifornia mulling zero-emission technology programBusinessCon-way Freight, ODFL, YRC Freight commit to uShip marketplaceBusinessFMCSA shutdown order tossed in court, fleet allowed to resume workTop StoriesFreight demandTruckload rates hold steady as holiday freight season tests limited capacityTruckload rates remain near historic highs and carriers retain strong negotiating leverage as rising peak-season freight volumes meet limited equipment capacity and elevated fuel costs.ComponentsHeavy-Duty parts inflation slows to .4% nationwide, masking steep regional swingsFreight demandProposed rail merger would slash 2.1 billion long-distance truck miles from the highway annually, report findsMergers & AcquisitionsPS Logistics expands flatbed footprint with Roane Transportation acquisitionIndustryDemocratic sweep of Congress sets up high-stakes battle over trucking regulationsGet all the info on the top 250 trucking companies in AmericaView, sort and download the trucking industry’s most comprehensive ranking of for-hire carriers in North America, based on a blend of metrics including fleet size, annual revenue and number of drivers.White PapersIs your fleet a CNG fit?Get the free Route Scorecard now.
