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Indicators: Page 4

Business
ATA forecasts growth after two years of decline
ATA projects growth in the industry after a period of decline.
January 21, 2025
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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
December trailer orders
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
November Trailer Orders
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
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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
October net trailer orders
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
ATA Truck Tonnage Index October 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
October Class 8 orders
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
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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
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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
September Trailer Orders
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
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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
Class 8 market
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