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‘Extreme pressure’ on capacity set to drive rates higher, FTR says
FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index increased in July to a reading of 8.49, meaning a capacity crunch is putting upward pressure on rates, FTR says. The index could move even higher — signaling even tighter capacity — if the economy continues to gain steam this fall, FTR says.
September 10, 2014
Business
Diesel price unchanged in most recent week, remains at two-year low
The national average price for a gallon of on-highway diesel did not change in the week ended Sept. 8 from the week prior, remaining at $3.814, according to the Department of Energy. That’s the lowest national average price since July 2012, following nine straight weeks of drops. The price is down 16.7 cents from the same week last year.
September 8, 2014
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Class 8 orders see 19th straight year-over-year increase
Preliminary data suggests August 2014 North American Class 8 truck net orders came in at 24,947 units, a year-over-year increase of 29 percent – the 19th consecutive month with year-over-year increases.
September 5, 2014
Business
Diesel hits lowest point in over two years
The national average price for a gallon of on-highway diesel hit its lowest point since July 2012 last week, as it fell seven-tenths of a cent to $3.814, according to the Department of Energy.
September 3, 2014
Business
Navistar slashes quarterly losses, posts first positive income in 3 years
The $21 million reported Wednesday was the first quarterly income from continuing operations before income taxes since 2011.
September 3, 2014
Business
Rates fall in August, but still brimming from big spring and summer
Per-mile rates on the spot market fell in August for the second straight month, as rates come down from the 5-month boom seen between February and June. Internet Truckstop released its monthly rate data Sept. 2.
September 2, 2014
Business
Diesel continues to tumble, hits lowest price since July 2013
The national average price for a gallon of on-highway diesel hit its lowest point since the week ended July 1, 2013, after falling 1.4 cents in the week ended Aug. 25 to $3.821. The price of diesel has fallen eight weeks in a row.
August 25, 2014
Business
Truck Tonnage jumps in July, index nears record high
Truck tonnage as measured by the American Trucking Associations’ For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index rose 1.3 percent in July, pushing the index closer to November 2013’s all-time high. Tonnage was up 3.6 percent in the month year over year.
August 20, 2014
Business
Diesel continues price slide, at 9-month low
The national average price for a gallon of on-highway diesel fell another eight-tenths of a cent in the week ended Aug. 18, putting it at $3.835, according to the DOE. That’s the lowest the national average price has been since the week ended Nov. 18 and the seventh straight week the average price has dropped.
August 18, 2014
Business
Carrier earnings roundup: Key truckload metrics compared
The earnings report season provided a generally positive outlook on the financial health large truckload carriers, with a few small surprises. The carriers were equally sure of one thing: The industry must find more drivers to grow.
August 14, 2014
Business
Diesel falls a cent in sixth consecutive drop
The national average price for a gallon of on-highway diesel fell a cent in the week ended Aug. 11 to $3.843. That’s the sixth straight week the national average price has dropped and the lowest the price has been since the week ended Nov. 18.
August 11, 2014
Business
Class 8 orders continue big gains, see 71% y/y increase
Truck orders in July were “tremendous,” FTR says, and if they continue at current rates, they could challenge the industry’s current capacity crisis by year’s end.
August 6, 2014
Business
Rates fall in July, but remain at record highs
Per-mile rates on the spot market in July fell from the month prior in all three segments (reefer, flatbed and dry van) for the first time since January, according to Internet Truckstop’s monthly rate data, but rates in all segments remain near all-time high territory.
August 5, 2014
Business
Diesel price edges down in fifth consecutive weekly drop
The national average price for a gallon of on-highway diesel continued its downward streak in the week ended Aug. 4, falling five-tenths of a cent to $3.853, according to the government. The price of diesel has fallen every week since the week ended June 30
August 4, 2014
Business
Paccar, Cummins report increased 2Q revenues, earnings
Improving truck sales in the U.S. and Canada and strong aftermarket parts and financial services results worldwide pushed Paccar’s revenues and net income forward during the second quarter of 2014. Cummins attributes its revenue increases to stronger on-highway demand.
July 31, 2014
Business
Diesel continues downward streak, still at lowest point in 8 months
The national average price for a gallon of on-highway diesel fell another 1.1 cents to $3.858 in the week ended July 28, according to the DOE. That’s the fourth consecutive week the U.S.’ average diesel price fell, and it’s still at its lowest point since mid-November 2013. Last week’s 2.5-cent drop was also the biggest week-to-week decline in the same time period.
July 29, 2014
Business
Daimler, Volvo report higher sales, profit in second quarter
Daimler reported this week that second quarter revenue in its truck segment were mostly flat at $10.74 billion compared to the same period last year, while profits jumped 5 percent to $612 million. Volvo in its earnings call reported a 44 percent increase in deliveries through June, while Mack, which Volvo owns, reported a 24 percent increase in deliveries.
July 25, 2014
Business
Truck tonnage falls in June following four months of big gains
Truck tonnage as measured by the American Trucking Associations’ monthly For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index fell 0.8 percent in June. The index is still up 2.3 percent from the same month last year and 3.2 percent compared to 2014’s first quarter.
July 22, 2014
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