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Economic trends
Order activity for trailers drop in March, says analysts
When fleets are not profitable, their capacity or willingness to invest in equipment is “muted,” ACT said.
April 22, 2024
Indicators
Supply needs to get back into balance with demand, experts say
Capacity has continued to decline at slow, steady pace, according to ACT Research.
April 9, 2024
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Indicators
Class 8 truck orders dipped in March, in line with seasonal trends
Despite decline in orders, ACT and FTR analysts noted it was expected.
April 5, 2024
Economic trends
Did increasing workloads allow carriers to stay profitable?
A new Truckstop.com survey noted that more than 2,000 carriers had to work harder in 2023 to stay profitable.
April 4, 2024
Indicators
Unexpected change plays role in used truck market activity
Excess of used trucks and the bankruptcy liquidation of Yellow Corporation’s of assets hints at market shifts.
March 21, 2024
Indicators
Trucking conditions better in January, yet challenges remain
Freight rates and financing costs were less negative than December, while fuel costs were up, FTR reported. Also: International LT trucks recalled for turn signal issue; Mack accepting 2025 calendar submissions.
March 19, 2024
Economic trends
Class 8 truck orders saw gains in February, beating last year’s numbers
Despite the soft freight market, new truck orders gained in February, notably beating last year’s numbers, according to FTR and ACT Research.
March 12, 2024
Business
What order cancellations say about the freight cycle
As carriers' revenues takes a hit, companies are reevaluating where to place capital, but experts believe "the freight cycle is on the cusp of improving."
March 6, 2024
Indicators
Mexico-bound Class 8 production to rise in 2024, says ACT
ACT Research forecast shows Class 8 production and sales rise in February, reflecting industry’s ability to aggressively sell into Mexico and export markets.
February 14, 2024
Indicators
January truck orders starts off strong with fleets willing to buy
Class 8 truck orders boost in January as data indicates that over-the-road U.S. truckers are still buying.
February 6, 2024
Indicators
ATA: Truck tonnage in 2023 saw 'worst' year since 2020
ATA's Truck Tonnage Index fell 1.7% in 2023 from the previous year, the first year with an annual decline since 2020. Also: Ruan names new executive VP; Empire Freight Logistics acquired; former U.S. Xpress exec named Sheer Logistics CEO.
January 25, 2024
Economic trends
Heavy truck production rates likely to drop near-term
The convergence of continued strong build rates, a fading U.S. tractor sales trend, and early in the year sales seasonality risk a Class 8 inventory surge early this year.
January 15, 2024
Economic trends
A stagnant freight environment is expected to continue throughout 2024
FTR Transportation Intelligence's outlook for the freight market in 2024 is stable with “very incremental improvement."
January 3, 2024
Economic trends
Truck tonnage fell in November
ATA's Truck Tonnage Index saw a 1% decrease in November from October. Also: FTR reported its Trucking Conditions Index improved in October from September due to falling fuel prices; fleet collects, delivers Toys for Tots.
December 21, 2023
Economic trends
Truck orders reach heights not seen in 13 months
A slight year-over-year increase in orders in November shows a market that is still performing at a high level historically.
December 11, 2023
Indicators
Shippers' conditions flipped positive in September
Improving diesel prices helped flip FTR's Shippers Conditions Index from negative to positive for September. Also: I-94 enforcement blitz ongoing in Michigan; new compliance service from J.J. Keller; FedEx delivering Christmas trees to military families.
November 29, 2023
Indicators
Trucking conditions remain difficult despite September improvement
FTR reported an improvement in its Trucking Conditions Index in September compared to August, but the market still remains "quite tough" for carriers. Also: Mack expands BEV fleet management program; Kenworth launches 100th anniversary video series.
November 22, 2023
Indicators
Conditions for shippers fell negative in August
For the first time since October 2022, FTR's Shippers Conditions Index had a negative reading. Also: Ritchie Bros. announced dates for annual Orlando auction; Mack recalling certain LR refuse trucks.
October 31, 2023
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