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Northeast bucks freight downturn as other regions struggle with weather and demand
Unseasonal weather, sliding housing starts, and tariff-driven volatility created a mixed landscape at the start of the year.
May 29, 2025
Economic trends
FTR: Market conditions remained neutral for shippers in March
FTR's Shippers' Conditions Index showed slight improvement from February but remained neutral. Also: Texas Trucking Association Foundation awards $115K in scholarships; Ohio to close two I-75 rest areas for replacement.
May 29, 2025
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November 24, 2025
Economic trends
Trailer orders plunge in April due to economic and policy headwinds
Analysts warn that tariff concerns and weak freight fundamentals drive steep decline.
May 21, 2025
Economic trends
Tariffs trigger pre-buy behavior, analysts warn of steep freight decline
Analysts say that tariffs are driving pre-buy activity, triggering economic distortions and freight volatility.
May 14, 2025
Indicators
Class 8 truck orders drop
Class 8 truck orders fell sharply in April, hitting their lowest level since 2020.
May 6, 2025
Spot market
Spot market loads surge as importers rush shipments ahead of tariff threats
Importers are moving fast to get ahead of tariff uncertainty.
May 2, 2025
Economic trends
Strong demand drives up used truck prices and volumes
While new truck orders remain sluggish, used truck sales volumes and pricing have strengthened.
April 28, 2025
Indicators
Trailer orders surge 70% year-over-year, beating expectations
Fleets may be preemptively buying ahead of tariffs and prioritizing the addition of trailers instead of power units.
April 21, 2025
Economic trends
Tariff and market uncertainty disrupt Class 8 truck orders, down 22% year-over-year
Market uncertainty is impacting fleet investments with many delaying purchases.
April 4, 2025
Economic trends
Tariff on imported trucks may drive prices up 9%
The anticipated tariff on imported trucks and components could drive up prices, reduce demand and disrupt manufacturing, according to an S&P Global Mobility report.
April 1, 2025
Economic trends
U.S. trailer production surges 23% in February as OEMs brace for potential tariffs
Trailer net orders decline 18% in February but maintain year-over-year growth.
March 21, 2025
Economic trends
Trucking employment stabilizes near pre-pandemic levels despite recent job losses
While job levels have stabilized near pre-pandemic numbers, analysts suggest that further job declines may occur as companies adjust to lower profitability and market conditions remain uncertain.
March 20, 2025
CCJ Top 250
Top truckload carriers strategize for profitability
A panel at the Truckload Carriers Association annual meeting in Phoenix Tuesday looked at how four CCJ Top 250 carriers have addressed a difficult two-plus years.
March 18, 2025
Economic trends
The unknown of the 2025 freight economy
Bob Costello, chief economist at American Trucking Associations, shares his outlook on the freight economy for 2025.
March 18, 2025
Indicators
Trucking conditions turned negative in January
FTR reported a decline of its Trucking Conditions Index for January, snapping a three-month period of the index being in positive territory. Also: ATA surveying carriers about women in trucking roles.
March 18, 2025
Business
Uncertainty grows as shifting tariff policies disrupt business and freight markets
FTR analysts share insights on how tariffs are impacting freight demand, vehicle prices, and overall market stability.
March 17, 2025
Business
Tariff concerns, market uncertainty, slow investment in Class 8 trucks
Steep tariffs could significantly increase costs for Class 8 trucks and tractors, FTR reports, as well as potentially impact fleet replacement cycles.
March 6, 2025
Economic trends
Trailer net orders show year-over-year growth, but long-term demand remains weak
Trailer orders saw year-over-year growth, but overall demand remains uncertain as production stays low, backlogs rise, and market challenges create volatility.
February 24, 2025
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