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Freight demand: Page 8
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
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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Freight demand
Traffic costs trucking billions of dollars annually
The cost of congestion on the Interstate Highway System grew 25% from 2017-2019.
May 27, 2021
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
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
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
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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
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
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