Freight demand

Capital expenditures driving freight demand, analyst says

Higher than normal capital expenditures from manufacturers as the economy continues to recover from the pandemic will continue to drive freight demand for the next few quarters, but expect a shift in the coming months, according to ACT Research.

June 14, 2021

Freight-intensive capital expenditures are expected to continue driving strong freight demand for the next few quarters, according to ACT Research.

Economic trends

Truck orders slide as OEMs run out of build slots

The drop-off in May does not represent a weakening of demand, as freight growth continues to be robust and spot rates hit all-time highs.

June 3, 2021

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Traffic costs trucking billions of dollars annually

The cost of congestion on the Interstate Highway System grew 25% from 2017-2019.

May 27, 2021

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Economic trends

Trucking's not been this good since October 2020

FTR's near-term outlook for trucking is strong with the TCI expected to deliver double-digit positive readings through the quarter and to remain in positive territory through 2022.

April 13, 2021

Strong capacity utilization and freight rates along with stable freight volume have offset surging diesel fuel prices.

Economic trends

Truck orders unaffected by assembly slowdowns

Many OEMs are already struggling to keep up with demand as a global shortage of semiconductors and supply limitations of various other components have crimped production plans for Volvo, Mack, Kenworth and Peterbilt.

April 6, 2021

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Economic trends

Fleets standing in line for new trucks as freight rates climb

February 2021 was the second-highest total ever for the month of February and orders for the previous 12 months now total 338,000 units.

March 3, 2021

Digital tools help carriers manage contract freight bids

All parties stand to benefit from a more intelligent and efficient process to manage bids for freight contracts.

February 25, 2021

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Economic trends

Fleets locking in trailer build slots on 2021 optimism

The challenge currently facing trailer OEMs in the near-term is a raw material and component shortage.

February 11, 2021

Semi-truck trailers parked at a warehouse

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Digital tools grease lumper payments for carriers

New technology removes the burden of lumper payments and saves drivers time at docks

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Extending engine oil drains could be as simple as opening the owner's manual

UPS is acquiring thousands of compressed natural gas trucks that will run on renewable natural gas.

Renewable natural gas gaining momentum with fleets

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Can fleets escape the ‘last stronghold of dirty trucking’?

Fleets prepare for arrival of electric trucks in 2022

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