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Business
Tariff plans could disrupt truck production and pre-buying activity
While tariffs can trigger short-term pre-buying activity as fleets attempt to avoid cost increases, they also create market instability.
February 7, 2025
Economic trends
Looming tariff threat hampering new truck orders
Truck orders fell sharply in January as market conditions put pressure on demand. Despite the decline, year-over-year orders remain slightly higher.
February 5, 2025
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July 7, 2025
Business
ATA forecasts growth after two years of decline
ATA projects growth in the industry after a period of decline.
January 21, 2025
Economic trends
Trailer orders grow in December, but 2024 total drops amid weak market
Despite recent growth in trailer net orders, analysts predict continued sluggish trailer demand into early 2025.
January 21, 2025
Business
Trucking jobs market suggests stability, as December data signals slow recovery
The trucking industry is showing signs of job market stabilization, with BLS data revealing modest loss and steady unemployment rates.
January 17, 2025
Business
Freight environment signals hope, but policy shifts bring risks
Industry analysts weigh in on how shifting market conditions could impact freight demand, rates, and carrier stability.
January 15, 2025
Economic trends
Freight market poised for gradual growth in 2025 amid economic shifts, analysts say
Steady economic recovery and improving truck utilization drive steady growth, though persistent inflation and potential tariffs pose challenges.
January 14, 2025
Economic trends
Is a meaningful freight recovery inbound this year?
Pinpointing the freight recovery bounce isn’t any easier this year than last.
January 10, 2025
Economic trends
Truck orders in 2024 better than 2023 levels
Net orders remained relatively strong for what is typically a slower month, reflecting positive momentum into the new year.
January 8, 2025
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
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
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