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Economic trends
November trailer orders see uptick but sustainability remains uncertain amid demand outlook
Trailer net orders showed a promising uptick, but analysts caution against calling it a trend.
December 20, 2024
Indicators
How freight rates, capacity, fuel impacted market conditions in September
According to FTR, the market was down for carriers, while it improved for shippers during the month. Also: Drug testing firm to begin training for oral fluid specimen collection; Estes unveils diabetes awareness trailer wrap.
November 28, 2024
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Economic trends
Survey shows carriers eye market equilibrium despite ongoing challenges
The industry is showing early signs of recovery, with growing optimism about demand and rates improving in the next months, according to a Truckstop and Bloomberg survey.
November 26, 2024
Economic trends
October trailer net orders see modest uptick amid year-over-year decline and market challenges
Despite a slight uptick, trailer orders remain at low levels, reflecting weak demand and ongoing market challenges.
November 22, 2024
Indicators
Truck tonnage improved in October, as market forecast shows optimism
ATA reported its Truck Tonnage Index increased from September to October. Also: FTR's Trucking Conditions Index showed a decline for September, but the firm's outlook is for positive readings on the horizon; fleet owner guilty of Ponzi scheme; more.
November 21, 2024
Economic trends
Class 8 orders slip, CDL downgrades bring demand shift
Class 8 orders indicate cautious fleet planning as truckload capacity faces potential challenges from regulatory CDL downgrades.
November 7, 2024
Indicators
Market conditions improved for carriers in August: FTR
FTR's Trucking Conditions Index was closer to neutral, though still negative, in August. Also: Schneider enhances owner-operator load board platform; fleet owner sentenced in Salt Lake City FedEx Ground bribery scheme.
October 25, 2024
Indicators
Truck tonnage fell in September after recent increases
Despite the dip in tonnage hauled, ATA reported that tonnage is still up from January's low. Also: Fleet's split-sleeper waiver request reopened for comments; I-11 sign replacement begins in Nevada; Big fines for trucks in Tennessee national park.
October 23, 2024
Economic trends
Trailer orders in September plummet to lowest monthly output since 2016
High trailer inventories at dealerships, lower fleet spending on trailers, and shrinking backlogs will likely continue to pressure on trailer build rates for the rest of 2024.
October 21, 2024
Economic trends
Hurricane impact on rates temporary until the holiday shipping surge
Despite the effects of a hurricane, spot freight rates remain lower than the same period last year, indicating a weaker freight environment.
October 21, 2024
Economic trends
Class 8 market still impacted with overcapacity; used truck sales beat expectations
As overcapacity dampens demand for Class 8 market, used-truck retail sales volumes in September saw an 11% month-over-month increase.
October 16, 2024
Economic trends
ATA economist on trucking: It's getting a little bit better
There are glimmers of hope for a trucking rebound in 2025, although it could be an unsatisfying change of fortune.
October 14, 2024
Indicators
Helene cleanup led to higher demand for flatbed capacity, DAT reports
Spot loads surge from Helene cleanup and brief ports’ strike, with Hurricane Milton to follow similar pattern.
October 9, 2024
Economic trends
Class 8 net orders jumped above trend in September, signifying balanced order number
The order number indicates an initial healthy level of demand for new trucks in 2025.
October 7, 2024
Economic trends
Trailer net orders in August marked fifth-lowest in the past four years
The ‘pause button’ on demand will likely stay in place for the rest of 2024, with concerns extending to 2025 as well.
September 23, 2024
Business
Weak truck orders could get a boost ahead of '27 emissions regulations
OEMs have maintained truck production at a high level.
September 13, 2024
Economic trends
Truck market remains weaker than 2023, but increased last month
Fleets continue to invest in new equipment, though at a more modest rate.
September 6, 2024
Economic trends
Carriers should prepare for a potential market turn in 2025, analysts say
A continuation of relatively poor trucking conditions and a subdued spot market should lead to a continuation of driver exits and increased vulnerability to disruption as 2025 progresses.
August 28, 2024
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