
CCJ‘s Indicators rounds up the latest reports on trucking business indicators on rates, freight, equipment, the economy and more.
The year over year gain was the largest since 1998, ATA says.
ATA Chief Economist Bob Costello called 2018 “a banner year for truck tonnage.”
However, he noted, “there is evidence the industry and economy [are] moderating,” citing tonnage dips in November and December following an all-time high in October.